The code change is currently about enabling just one window for now. I actually took this a step further and simulated two floating, resizable windows in tablet mode on Chrome OS. Like on a Chromebook or Chrome OS tablet in desktop mode, I can resize the windows by dragging their edges. However, by changing from Chrome OS tablet mode to desktop mode (by plugging in a keyboard), I can simulate how it might look. Since this feature is still in the works and not available yet, I can’t actually test it. Here’s how window resizing might look in Chrome OS tablet mode Keep in mind that the change is titled “Initial patch for floating windows on tablet”, with emphasis on the word initial.

Remove immersive mode for floated tablet mode windows (but thisĬlearly, there’s work to be done here based on the final two limitations.TabletModeWindowState (not ARC, and not LaCrOS browser) Float works with accelerator for windows that use.Adds checks for whether a window can be floated in tablet mode.Float window resizes when display changes.Float window shrinks when floated via accelerator.This cl handles basic resizing for float window while in tablet mode. I say that because this code change takes a first step toward addressing the situation. Google has certainly considered the limiting factor of just two visible apps on a Chrome OS tablet. Chrome OS tablets window resizing on the way And if I could resize or pin it, that would be ideal. There are definitely times when I’d like to see at least a third window on my Chrome OS tablet. That’s helpful, but is it enough? Considering the next iPad OS release will add more native window management features, I’d say no. Drag one app to the left and another to the right for a split view on your Chrome OS tablet. This puts you in Overview mode and shows all open apps.

However, you can split a pair of apps or browser tabs on-screen tabs by swiping up from the bottom of the display. By default, these take up the whole desktop to maximize space in Chrome OS tablet mode. You essentially have the Chrome OS Launcher and a desktop area for using apps and the browser. There isn’t much complexity with Chrome OS tablet mode right now. Or at least one floating window to start in Chrome OS tablet mode. Code shows that Chrome OS tablets window resizing is on the way. But what about tablets? Will they be able to display floating windows that can be resized? Yup, or at least it’s in the works.

We know that Google is working to bring pinned, floating windows to Chromebooks.

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