Apple's macOS Sequoia Finally Brings Window Snapping to MacBooks
The new feature allows Mac users to snap windows into preferred positions on their screen.
For years, Windows users have enjoyed the ease of snapping their program windows into neat halves or quarters, effortlessly splitting the screen for better multitasking.
Meanwhile, Mac users were stuck with a clunky 50/50 split-screen option that felt limited in comparison. But now, with the rollout of macOS Sequoia, Apple has finally caught up, introducing a much-needed feature called Window Tiling.
This update, initially announced at Apple's WWDC24 in June, will now allow Mac users to drag their apps to the screen's edge and automatically snap them into position, just like in Windows, but with Apple’s own twist.
Henry Chikwem
Up to four windows can now be tiled, letting users organize their workspace with far more flexibility. Imagine having a YouTube tutorial open on one side while you type notes in a document or run multiple apps simultaneously without constantly switching between them. This is multitasking, the way it should be.
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The long-awaited upgrade streamlines the user experience, making it easier to manage multiple apps at once by snapping windows to various parts of the screen—be it halves, quarters, or full screen.
This feature feels intuitive, especially for those who have used Windows’ Snap Assistant, which has long been regarded as one of the simplest ways to manage multiple windows. Sequoia, though similar, adds its own flavour with customizable margins between windows and several methods for snapping, like the green zoom button or keyboard shortcuts, allowing users to tailor their workspace.
Although there are still a few quirks—such as visible margins and less seamless tiling on ultrawide monitors—Apple’s venture into window snapping is a significant step forward for Mac users. Finally, multitasking on macOS feels as it should: smooth, efficient, and maybe, just maybe worth the wait.
