As of iPadOS 26, apps on your device can open in small windows so you can navigate between apps more easily. This setting, called Windowed Apps, is able to be turned on in Settings. Follow the steps below to turn on Windowed Apps or switch back to Full-Screen Apps.

Before You Begin

These steps only apply if your device has been updated to iPadOS 26 or later.

Switch Back to Full-Screen Apps

Choose this option if you want your speech app to always fill the whole screen.

1. Open Settings, then select Multitasking & Gestures in the menu on the left.
2. You’ll see “Full Screen Apps,” “Windowed Apps,” or “Stage Manager.”
3. Select Full Screen Apps.

What Are Windowed Apps?

With Windowed Apps turned on, you can shrink an app, move it around the screen, and open other apps next to it. Your speech app no longer has to take up the whole screen.

Which Setting Should I Choose?

The right choice depends on the person using the device. The person, their family, and their support team should decide together. Here are some things to consider.

Reasons to use Windowed Apps:

• Talk while using other apps. Keep your speech app open next to another app, like YouTube, a therapy activity, or a parent-coaching app. For example, a parent can view Proloquo and Proloquo Coach side by side to learn how to support their child.
• Follow along with lessons. Older students can keep their speech app on screen while looking at a lesson or presentation, without switching back and forth.
• Set up the screen your way. Arrange your speech app and other apps in a layout that works for you.
• Compare speech apps. When trying out different speech apps, you can open two at once to see which one works best.

Reasons to use Full Screen Apps:

• The speech app could get hidden or closed by accident. Many children may not understand how windows work and could shrink or close their speech app. This can make it hard to communicate and lead to frustration.
• The device may feel less like a talking tool. People who are new to their device often do best when it is used only for talking. Opening other apps can make it harder to build that habit.
• Windows can be hard to manage. People with movement or challenges may find it hard to move and resize windows on their own and may need an adult’s help to keep their speech app on screen.