Tabs and split view
Use this guide to open multiple research surfaces in the Atlas workspace at the same time.
What this page covers
Open, switch, arrange, split, and close supported tabs. state persistence and responsive limitations.
When to use tabs
Open a new tab when you need another source, note, map, or summary nearby without replacing what you already have open.
Good cases for tabs:
- Keeping a source open while writing a note
- Reviewing a summary while the full source is in another tab
- Switching between two sources you are comparing
Close tabs you are no longer using. A workspace with many open tabs makes it harder to track which source supports which finding.
When to use split view
Use split view when two surfaces need to stay visible at the same time.
Good cases for split view:
- A source on one side and a note on the other
- Two sources you want to compare
- A knowledge map beside the source it came from
- A chat answer beside the source passage it cites
Steps for a split-view comparison
- Open the first item in the middle panel.
- Open split view and open the second item on the other side.
- Review evidence on one side while writing or comparing on the other.
- Save your finding in a note.
- Close the split when the comparison is done.
Avoid clutter on small screens
On small screens or mobile, one focused surface at a time works better than split view. Keep the layout simple and switch as needed.