Split View (Tabs only)

Last updated on 09 Oct 2025

Split View displays two tabs from the same group in left/right or up/down orientation, which is perfect for comparing documents, referencing information while working, or managing parallel tasks. Unlike dock, split view enables active comparison and parallel work within a group.

⚓️ Use Dock to use a tab and app side by side,

What is Split View?

Split View allows you to view two tabs side-by-side (left/right or up/down) in a group. Each split is independent - you can create multiple 2-tab splits within the same group while keeping other tabs available individually.

Split & Dock Icons

Understanding Split Options

What Split Can Do

✅ Two tabs only: Each split shows two tabs left/right or up/down
✅ Same group: Both tabs must be from the same group's tabstrip
✅ Across spaces: Tabs can belong to different spaces but must be in the same group
✅ Choose orientation: Left/right is the default, or use up/down
✅ Multiple splits: Create several splits in the same group
✅ Independent operation: Each split works independently of other splits
✅ Flexible sizing: Resize split panels to match your workflow

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Note: Up & Down view has been added since this video was made

What Split Cannot Do (use Dock instead)

❌ Split across groups: Both tabs must be in the same group
❌ Split more than two tabs: Each split is limited to two tabs
❌ Split apps and tabs together: Both must be tabs, not apps

Opening Two Tabs in Split View

Method 1: Address Bar (easiest)

You must be viewing the tab you want to split.

Click the Split & Dock icon in the address bar (top-right)
Select 'Split Tab' from the menu - a new panel will appear.
Select a tab from the list, which includes 'New Tab'

The two tabs will appear side by side, left/right. Note that the two tabs now look conjoined in the tabstrip

You can activate this split from anywhere in the group.

Hover over any app or tab to see the tooltip
Click the Split & Dock icon in the tooltip
Select 'Split Tab' from the menu - a new panel will appear
Select a tab from the list, which includes 'New Tab'

You can activate this split from anywhere in the group.

Right-click the tab in the tabstrip
Hover over 'Split & Dock tab' in the context menu
Select 'Split Tab' from the submenu - a new panel will appear
Select a tab from the list, which includes 'New Tab'

You must be viewing the tab you want to split.

Right-click any link on a webpage
Select 'Open Link in Split View' from context menu
Link opens in new tab that's split with current tab

Changing Orientations

The default split is left and right. Once split, there are several easy ways to change the orientation. In either of the two split tabs:

Method 1: Address Bar

Click the Split View icon when in either tab
Choose layout 'Up and Down' or 'Left and Right' in the menu

Method 2: Panel Controls

In either panel click the [☰] Split Menu or Split View icon in the bottom right corner
Choose Layout 'Up and Down' or 'Left and Right' in the menu

Resizing Split Panels

Drag the divider between split tabs to adjust relative sizes
Give more space to the tab you're actively working in
Each split remembers its custom panel sizes between sessions

Reverse, Separate & Close

Method 1: Address Bar

Click the Split View icon when in either tab
Choose an option from the menu

Hover over either tab to show the tooltip
Click on the 'Split & Dock' icon
Choose an option from the menu

Method 3: Tab Right-Click

Right-click on either tab in the tabstrip
Choose an option from the menu

Method 4: Panel Controls

Click the [☰] Panel Menu or Split View icon at the bottom right of either panel.
Choose an option from the menu

Troubleshooting Split Issues

Split Option Not Available

Check these requirements:

Wavebox Pro subscription active and current
At least 2 tabs in the current group
Both tabs in same group: Split doesn't work across groups (use dock)
Latest Wavebox version installed

Split Not Working Properly

Common solutions:

Refresh both tabs: Right-click > Reload on both split tabs
Check tab compatibility: Some specialized tabs may not split properly
Try different tabs: Test with simple web pages first
Restart Wavebox: If split interface becomes unresponsive

Split Layout Problems

Divider issues:

Can't resize panels:
- Try clicking in one panel first, then drag divider
- Try navigating to a another group and then back again
Divider disappeared: Look for thin line between tabs, try hovering
Uneven panels: Double-click divider to reset to 50/50 split

Display problems: