A short post noting Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts for virtual desktops
I started spending more time in Windows recently for a change of pace. One feature in Windows 10 that pleases me is the virtual desktop, a way of keeping your applications in different visual spaces. Virtual desktops have been a fixture of life in my Linux and macOS for many years. It’s great to see them in Windows!
Except I live for keyboard shortcuts, and haven’t memorized the shortcuts for virtual desktops in Windows. That is the entire point of this post, so here they are:
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
Win - Tab |
Open Task view, which shows desktops |
Win - Control - d |
Create and switch to a new desktop |
Win - Control - ← |
Switch to previous desktop |
Win - Control - → |
Switch to next desktop |
Win - Control - F4 |
Close current desktop |
This Microsoft help page had all the info I need and more.
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Added to vault 2024-01-15. Updated on 2024-02-01