Split screen shortcut
Win + Left Arrow snaps a window to the left half; Win + Right to the right. Windows 11 then offers the other half to a second app.
Snap window to left half
Windows
Win+←
Mac
No default shortcut
All the related shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Snap window to left half
WindowsWin+←
MacNo default shortcut
Snap window to right half
WindowsWin+→
MacNo default shortcut
Maximise or full screen the window
WindowsWin+↑
Mac⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+F
Show all windows
WindowsWin+Tab
Mac⌃ Control+↑
Move window to the other screen
WindowsWin+Shift+→
MacNo default shortcut
Switch virtual desktop
WindowsCtrl+Win+→
Mac⌃ Control+→
Open Snap Layouts
WindowsWin+Z
MacNo default shortcut
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to snap window to left half?
On Windows, press Win + Left. macOS has no default shortcut for this.
What is the keyboard shortcut to snap window to right half?
On Windows, press Win + Right. macOS has no default shortcut for this.
What is the keyboard shortcut to maximise or full screen the window?
On Windows, press Win + Up. On Mac, press Control + Cmd + F.
What is the keyboard shortcut to show all windows?
On Windows, press Win + Tab. On Mac, press Control + Up.