How to move an app to an external display

You can move an app to an external display from iPad by dragging windows, opening apps on a display, or using window controls.

By Dave Johnson - Senior Staff Writer
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If your iPad (compatible models) is connected to an external display, you can work across both screens, moving apps and windows between the screens and arranging them in a way that works best for you. You can also open an app right on the display you want to use it on.

Note: Using an external display with iPad requires a compatible iPad model and a compatible cable or adapter. See Connect iPad to a display with a cable.

Do any of the following to move apps between displays:

  • Drag the window: Use your cursor to drag from the top of the app window to move it from one display to another.
  • Open on a specific display: Tap the app icon in the Dock or App Library on the display you want to use it on.
  • Use window controls: Touch and hold the Multitasking menu, then tap Move to Display or Move to iPad.

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Dave Johnson is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in New Jersey. He covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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