Thanks, khai. I've got it now. Just as you say, dualview splits it into 2 areas. Much better. The horizontal span was way too confusing. I figured out that by using the restore (non-maximised) setting on apps, I can move them to the 2nd screen, so I can arrange my workspace the way I want. Yep, I have to say it..... pretty cool way to work. Thanks for the help, folks! mac