Using Multiple Things Windows

Open Today in a new window

• Click the button in the upper right corner.
• Press ⌘ Cmd Ctrl N

Open the current list in a new window

• Hold down ⌥ Opt, then click the upper right corner button.

Open a to-do’s project or area in a new window

When you see a to-do in any of the default lists, like Today, you can open a new window showing the parent project or area of that to-do.

• Control-click on a to-do and hold down ⌥ Opt before clicking Show in Project.

If you want to switch to a completely different list in any of the Things windows, just start typing the name of the list, area, project, or heading you want to see.

If you’d like to learn how to control open windows from your keyboard, or open linked to-dos or search results in a separate window, see this page.

Depending on the iPadOS version on your device there are different ways to work with multiple Things windows at the same time (Split View, Stage Manager, Windowed Apps, etc.). See Apple’s documentation for more info.

If you’re using your iPad with a hardware keyboard, you can also make use of keyboard shortcuts to open and control Things’ windows.

When using Things full screen while in Stage Manager, and you try to drag the + button inward from the corner, the window will be resized instead. This is an iPadOS bug. To work around it go into Things’ Settings → General → Plus Button and enable Increase Spacing.

When iPhone Duo is in landscape orientation, you can open two Things windows at the same time by splitting the screen. See Apple’s documentation for more info

If you’re using your iPhone Duo with a hardware keyboard, you can also make use of keyboard shortcuts to open and control Things’ windows.

While in any list, tap the button that appears in the top right corner of the window and choose Open in New Window.

If you’re using a hardware keyboard, you can also Control-click a project or area and choose Open in New Window, or control your windows with a variety of keyboard shortcuts.