Yes, you can customize the multitasking settings on your iPad Pro. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it:
Accessing Multitasking Settings
1. Open Settings: Start by opening the Settings app on your iPad Pro.
2. Navigate to Multitasking & Dock: Tap on General, then select Multitasking & Dock. This section allows you to manage various multitasking features.
Customizing Multitasking Features
Allow Multiple Apps
- Enable/Disable Multitasking: Tap the toggle next to Allow Multiple Apps to turn multitasking on or off. This setting controls whether you can use features like Split View and Slide Over.Persistent Video Overlay
- Enable/Disable Persistent Video Overlay: This feature allows you to watch videos while using other apps. Tap the toggle next to Persistent Video Overlay to turn it on or off.Gestures
- Enable/Disable Multitasking Gestures: Multitasking gestures help you switch between apps and return to the home screen. Tap the toggle next to Gestures to turn these gestures on or off.Dock Settings
- Show Suggested and Recent Apps: You can choose whether to display suggested and recent apps in the Dock. Tap the toggle next to Show Suggested and Recent Apps to turn this feature on or off.Using Multitasking Modes
Split View
- Open Two Apps Side-by-Side: Split View allows you to open two apps simultaneously, side by side. To use Split View, open an app, tap the multitasking button at the top of the screen, and select Split View. Then, choose another app from your Home Screen or Dock to open it on the other side[2][8].- Adjusting App Sizes: You can resize the apps by dragging the divider between them[9].
Slide Over
- Open a Floating App: Slide Over lets you open a second app in a floating window. To use Slide Over, open an app, tap the multitasking button, and select Slide Over. Then, choose another app from your Home Screen or Dock[4][9].Stage Manager (iPadOS 16.1 and Later)
- Enable Stage Manager: Go to Settings > Multitasking & Gestures and turn on Stage Manager. This feature allows you to have up to four apps open at once, with windows that can be resized and floated over each other[10][11].- Organizing Apps: You can group apps together for easier access and drag-and-drop functionality between them[10].
Managing Open Apps
- App Switcher: To see all your open apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the App Switcher. You can close apps by swiping up on their previews[2][9].By customizing these settings and using the different multitasking modes, you can optimize your iPad Pro for productivity and efficiency.
Citations:[1] https://devicehelp.optus.com.au/apple/ipad-pro-12-9-ios-12-0/basic-functions/choose-settings-for-multitasking-and-dock/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbaiZS_G2a4
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVjINNNHZCs
[4] https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/use-multitasking-on-your-ipad
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zEptjKIeBQ
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/w185a3/apples_new_ipad_multitasking_system_doesnt_cut_it/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR3TvoJ2kwk
[8] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/open-two-apps-in-split-view-ipad08c9970c/ipados
[9] https://support.apple.com/en-us/102576
[10] https://ipados.gadgethacks.com/how-to/multitask-like-pro-your-ipad-by-using-up-4-open-apps-same-time-0385244/
[11] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/move-resize-and-organize-windows-ipad1240f36f/ipados