Sure, it’s not as versatile as a Mac or PC yet, but the iPad can be used to get the work done. Attach a keyboard and the iPad transforms into a desktop-class device. The iPad is fast becoming a primary work device for a lot of people, thanks to its mobile nature. But over time, the iPad is fast gaining a lot of multitasking features like Slide Over and Split View that helps increase productivity – something users expect from a portable computing device. We show you how to use Split Over, Slide View and Drag-and-Drop on the iPad.
1. SLIDE OVER:
Then touch and hold the Calendar app’s icon. This technique works best when the app’s icon is already in the dock. With Slide Over, you can put the Calendar app in a panel that floats over Safari and then hide and show it. The idea behind Slide Over is simple. If the app you want to put in Slide Over isn’t on your Dock, you can use a two-handed method to get it from another location and drop it onto another app. You don’t have to switch back and forth. Keeping your finger down, drag the icon over Safari until it shows up in an iPhone-sized floating panel. If you are planning a trip and searching for flights on a Trip on Safari, and you want to look at the Calendar app for applying for leave. For instance, while you’re in Safari, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Dock.
2. SLIDE VIEW:
Split View lets you have two apps sitting side by side on your iPad. A lot of times, while working on a presentation, you want to listen to music to keep the mood upbeat. Think about Google Docs and Apple Music opening at the same time. You can drag the apps to the far left or right of the screen. Thankfully, you can add as many apps to the dock by dragging down their icons from the home screen. Mind you, it doesn’t work with every app, and you can only use it with apps you have in the Dock.
3. DRAG AND DROP:
And the best part: it saves a lot of time compared to copying and pasting. Did you know that it is possible to drag and drop items between apps on the iPad? This feature works with text, images and files.
HOW TO COPY AN ITEM FROM SCREEN?
For example, you can drag over the notes list to open the note where you want to drop the item, or you can use another finger to open a new note where you can drop the item. Touch and hold the item until it lifts (if it’s text, select it first). While you continue to hold the item, use another finger to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and pause to reveal the Dock or press the Home button (on an iPad with a Home button). Drag the item over the other app to open it (a ghost image of the item appears under your finger as you drag). You can drag over items in the app to navigate to where you want to drop the item (as you drag, the Insert icon appears wherever you can drop the item).
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