Universal control - how to put iPad at the top of MacBook when arranging windows

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I often find myself working whilst mobile, and put my iPad behind my MacBook elevated, as I typically join video calls using my iPad.

The problem is that Universal Control doesn’t seem to accept this as a valid placement when arranging my displays in system settings.

So I’m hoping someone might have a work around, as this does seem to be something apple have overlooked?

If you try to place the iPad like this

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It just moves the iPad back to the previous position

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Hoping someone might have a work around.

Thanks for any help!

PS - If you extend your monitor (sidecar feature) you are able to arrange the displays with the iPad on top:

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PSA: Be careful physically positioning your iPad above your MacBook. If the iPad were to tumble down, you could put a hideous scratch on the Mac’s screen. (Ask me how I know.) :slightly_smiling_face:

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That is fair enough, perhaps I should be a little clearer, the iPad is behind the MacBook, but raised.