need to disable switching screens on iMac

I’m unable to open two programs on the monitor — when I do it switches screens! . This is impossible I need to see them both at the same time!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 8:38 AM

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Barney-15E

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Aug 2, 2023 4:39 AM in response to Susanbutterfly

If you mean you want both displays to act as a single continuous (extended) display, disable "Displays have separate Spaces" in the Mission Control System Settings (Under Desktop & Dock).

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