Multitasking and multi-instance
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TIER 1 — Large screen differentiated
The expansive screen space of large screen devices enables users to run multiple
apps or multiple instances of the same app simultaneously for an enhanced user
experience and increased productivity.
Multitasking
Apps can run side by side in split-screen mode or in separate, movable,
resizable windows in desktop windowing. Your app can open another application in
a separate window from a deep link, open attachments in their own windows, or
play videos in picture‑in‑picture mode.
Multi-instance
Your app can launch multiple instances of itself in separate windows for
document editing, web browsing, file management, and product comparisons.
Next steps
To learn how to make the most of multitasking and multi‑instance use
cases, see the following developer guides:
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Last updated 2025-02-10 UTC.
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