# Split view

It is possible to open two views side-by-side, allowing working on two documents at once or referencing information in one doc while writing another.

# Entering split view

In the desktop app simply `cmd`+\`click\` on a document to open in split. On web and elsewhere menus also include an “Open in split view” option.


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# Exiting split view

Simply click the close button that appears in the top right corner of either pane to close.

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