Windows Switch Desktop Shortcut ◆ | CERTIFIED |
Here is the complete feature specification for , covering default shortcuts, customization, and advanced productivity enhancements. Feature: Virtual Desktop Switching Shortcuts (Windows 10 & 11) 1. Default System Shortcuts (Built-in) These work immediately on Windows 10 and 11 without any configuration.
These shortcuts make Windows virtual desktops truly keyboard-driven and efficient for task separation. windows switch desktop shortcut
| Action | Shortcut | Notes | |--------|----------|-------| | | Ctrl + Win + Right Arrow | Moves focus to the desktop immediately to the right in the list | | Switch to previous desktop (left) | Ctrl + Win + Left Arrow | Moves focus to the desktop immediately to the left | | Create a new virtual desktop | Ctrl + Win + D | Creates a new empty desktop and switches to it | | Close current desktop | Ctrl + Win + F4 | Closes the current desktop; windows move to the previous desktop | | Show Task View (overview of all desktops) | Win + Tab | See all desktops and move windows between them | 2. Advanced Shortcut Features (Customizable) A. Quick Switch to Specific Desktop (e.g., 1–4) Not native, but achievable via 3rd-party tools like AutoHotkey or PowerToys . Here is the complete feature specification for ,
| You want to… | Press | |--------------|-------| | Move between desktops | Ctrl + Win + ← / → | | New desktop | Ctrl + Win + D | | Close desktop | Ctrl + Win + F4 | | Move window + switch | Ctrl + Win + Shift + ← / → | | See all desktops | Win + Tab | Quick Switch to Specific Desktop (e
#1:: GoToDesktopNum(1) ; Win+1 → Desktop 1 #2:: GoToDesktopNum(2) ; Win+2 → Desktop 2 GoToDesktopNum(num) Send ^#Left ; ensure we start at desktop 1 Loop % num-1 Send ^#Right











