# Split editor in CotEditor on Mac

You can split the editor to display and edit different areas in the document at the same time.

To split an editor into multiple panes, choose View > Split Editor, or click the icon on the right edge of the navigation bar.

To close a split editor, choose View > Close Split Editor, or click the icon on the left edge of the navigation bar.

You can also change split orientation by choosing View > Stack Editors Horizontally (or Vertically) in the menu.

## See also

- Change Window settings