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How can I split the view on a Word screen?

Make your Word document cover two sides of the computer screen

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Sometimes it’s handy to be able to split the screen in Word in two. Look at the top of the scrollbar on the right-hand side of the screen and you will see a small '_' symbol.

It is not easy to see but the upward arrow button is directly below it. Click and hold the '_' and drag your mouse down the screen and release. Your document is now in two separate areas.

Stuart Ashton

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