How To Split-Screen A Curved Monitor

In the past few years, curved monitors have become easier to find and more popular. Something about a curved monitor makes you want to get lost in its sea of pixels, whether you’re writing a review of the latest gadget or spending hours playing your favorite game. But if you only use one window at a time, you aren’t using all that space to its full potential.

You can split-screen a curved (aka “ultrawide”) monitor using the Picture-By-Picture feature or Windows Snap Assist on Windows 10. Additionally, you can use software such as PowerToys, which provides access to more advanced features when screen-splitting monitors.

Ultrawide monitors are an excellent way to increase productivity or improve your gaming experience. It’s evident that in full-screen mode, an ultrawide monitor allows you to see everything much better. Let’s jump into the details, so you find out everything about screen splitting a curved monitor. 

Can You Split-Screen a Curved Monitor?

The software provided by most ultrawide curved monitor manufacturers permits simple split-screening or side-by-side viewing of numerous windows. The monitors from Samsung, LG, and others have simple and free built-in solutions. Moreover, some software offers identical functionality.

How to Split Screen a Curved Monitor

Here are a couple of ways to split-screen a curved monitor:

Picture-by-Picture Screen Splitting on Curved Monitors

With an ultrawide monitor’s Picture-by-Picture (PBP) split-screen feature, you can use two inputs simultaneously, giving you two screens on the monitor. To use the PBP feature to split-screen your curved monitor:

1. Navigate to the Display menu and open Settings.

2. Adjust the input setting from Single Input to PBP by clicking Input.

3. Then, adjust the aspect ratio as per availability.

4. Change the remaining settings based on the model of your display. 

5. Now, wait until your monitor splits the screen into two separate displays.

To configure your display settings and ensure they align well, here’s what you need to do:

1. Press Windows + I on your device to open the Settings app on your secondary system,

2. Then, go to System and select Display.

3. Expand the Display resolution drop-down under Scale & layout and select a higher resolution supported by your ultrawide monitor.

4. Now, your screen should turn black and adapt to the new settings. To save the configuration, click the button labeled Keep Changes.

Split-Screen on Windows 10

With Windows 10 Snap Assist feature, you can drag and drop a window to the screen area where you want it to be snapped. Here’s how to use Snap Assist to split the screen:

1. Select the window to be snapped to one half of the screen, then drag it to the edge.

2. When you snap your chosen window, you’ll see several options for filling the second half if you have other windows or applications open. When you click on one, it will snap into place opposite the first window. If you do, the selection grid will stay the same. To fix this, drag your second window to the edge of the space.

3. Hover the cursor over the dividing line until it turns into two arrows to resize the two windows. To adjust the two windows, click and hold on to the divider.

Alternatively: 

1. Press and hold the Windows key.

2. Press the Left or Right arrow key. If you press the Left arrow key, the active program window shows on the left side of the split screen. If you press the Right arrow key, it shows on the right side of the split screen.

Split-Screen a Curved Monitor Using Software

You can use software to get access to more advanced features if the apps that come with Windows 10 give you less control and utility. Some of the best software for screen splitting include:

Microsoft PowerToys

Here’s how to use PowerToys to split-screen your curved monitor:

1. First, go to the Microsoft Store and download and install the Microsoft PowerToys app.

2. Expand the system tray from the bottom-right corner of the screen and select the Microsoft PowerToys icon.

3. When the PowerToys Settings window appears, choose FancyZones from the left panel.

4. Next, if the feature is turned off, enable it.

5. Click Launch Layout Editor under Editor.

6. You can now choose any outline from the Template section. Alternatively, you can select Create a New Layout and design a grid based on your preferred aspect ratio.

7. To save your customized template, click Save & Apply.

Samsung Easy Setting Box

Using the Easy Setting Box application, you can split your Samsung monitor into 2–6 grids, either vertically or horizontally. 

To install Easy Setting Box:

1. Double-click the installation file for Easy Setting Box.

2. Select the installation language and then click Next.

3. Accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next in the InstallShield Wizard window.

4. Select the installation folder and click Next.

5. Click Install.

6. To finish the installation, click Finish.

7. After installation, the executable Easy Setting Box icon is created on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the program.

To split your monitor:

1. Launch Easy Setting Box.

2. Select the monitor from the top tab for the screen you want to split.

3. Select the split-screen arrangement you prefer. Depending on the split screen layout, a red division line will briefly appear on the screen before going away. A tick mark will appear on the upper-right corner of the split-screen design you select.

BetterSnapTool (for Mac)

If you’re in the Apple ecosystem and using an ultrawide (or just very large) monitor, you may be interested in the BetterSnapTool app to streamline your window management.

This native Mac app allows you to create custom snap areas and use your bigger screens to the max, without wasting time dragging windows all over the place to specific sizes.