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: