How to switch between desktops Windows 10? In Windows 10 you will get a feature to add multiple virtual desktops that allow you to create separate desktop at a time in which you can open apps and do you work.
To operate a virtual desktop with keyboard shortcuts is an effective and fast way to do your work faster rather than a mouse.
Here we will see how to switch between desktops Windows 10 with keyboard shortcut key, Windows 10 touchpad gestures, and in all Windows versions like Windows 7, Windows 10, etc.
Also See: How to Add Virtual Desktop from Task View Button
Shortcut to Switch between Desktops Windows 10
Windows key + Tab: This combination of keys will open the new Task View. After opening the task view you will see which application or a task list is running on a current Window and you can use the Windows 10 virtual desktop switcher at the top of the screen to switch between virtual desktops namely + New desktop. This is especially for Windows 10.
Windows key + Ctrl + D: This is for a new desktop shortcut in Windows 10. This shortcut will work for Windows 10 only.
Ctrl + Windows key + Right arrow and Ctrl + Windows key + Left arrow: After creating a new desktop you can move between desktops Windows 10 by using the given shortcut.
Alt + Tab: This combination is quite common and the old one. By pressing the Alt + Tab key allows you to switch between your open Windows. With the Alt key still pressed, tap Tab again to flip between Windows, and then release the Alt key to select the current window.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab: This combination of keys works the same as Alt +Tab, but you don’t have to hold down the Alt key, the Window will stay on screen until you release all the keys. Use Tab or arrow keys to move between the Windows. Press Enter to select the current Window.
Alt + Tab and Ctrl+Alt+Tab will work and functions the same in Windows 7 as mentioned above.
How to Switch between Desktops in Windows 10 using Touchpad
Maybe sometimes your keyboard keys do not work, then how to switch between desktops in Windows 10 in this type of situation.
You can use your finger on the “Precision Touchpad” of your laptop for switching between virtual desktops. You can use some touchpad gestures to toggle between Windows apps and for controlling virtual desktops in Windows 10.
For switching, there are two options, Three-finger gestures, and Four-finger gestures.
If you have open multiple apps, then to switch between your open Windows apps, put Three-fingers on the touchpad and move your fingers either left or right direction.
If you have opened multiple desktops, then to switch between your virtual desktops in Windows 10 put your Four-fingers on the touchpad and swipe in the left or right direction one by one.
Laptop which has Precision Touchpad-
How to Switch between Tabs in Chrome
Shortcut to switch between tabs in chrome
Ctrl+Tab: For switching between open tabs in any browser, you can use Ctrl+Tab shortcuts key. OR Suppose whatever Tabs are open on your browser and want to open directly or navigate between tabs with keyboard shortcuts you can use Ctrl + [1,2,3,4,5,6,7, etc].
Open previous closed tabs
If you have accidentally closed chrome tab and want to restore the most previous tab, get it back by right-clicking in the tab bar and select Reopen closed tab from the popup menu.
You can also press Ctrl+Shift+T on your keyboard to reopen the last closed tab.
How to reopen closed Tabs in any browser
How can you directly switch to desktop after opening many apps, folders, documents and more on your Windows 10 PC? The two methods illustrated below are for your choice.
Video guide on how to switch to desktop in Windows 10:
Way 1: Switch to desktop using keyboard shortcut.
Press Windows+D to show desktop instantly.
Way 2: Switch to desktop via the context menu of taskbar.
Right-click blank area on the taskbar and choose Show the desktop in the menu.
Tip: You can also tap the Show desktop button on the right corner of taskbar.
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Creating a new virtual desktop can be done with a couple of clicks or with a keyboard shortcut.
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
Click New Desktop. [It's located in the top left corner of your screen.]
Source: Windows Central
That's it. Easy, right? There's also a Ctrl + Windows key + D keyboard shortcut that will immediately create a new virtual desktop.
How to switch between virtual desktops in Windows 10
Now that you've created a new virtual desktop, you can quickly switch a few different ways.
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
Click Desktop 2 or any other virtual desktop you've created.
Source: Windows Central
You can switch back to your original desktop at any time by following the above steps but choosing Desktop 1. There's also a Ctrl + Windows key + Left and right arrow keyboard shortcut that you can use to switch between virtual desktops. Using a device with a touchpad? You can perform a four-finger swipe left or right to switch between virtual desktops.
How to move windows between virtual desktops in Windows 10
There are two ways you can move windows between virtual desktops. First, you can click and drag windows; second, you can right-click the window and use the menu.
Click-and-drag method
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
- Click and hold the window you want to move.
Drag and release the window on an alternate desktop.
Source: Windows Central
Right-click menu method
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
Right-click on the window you'd like to move to another desktop.
Source: Windows Central- Hover your cursor over Move to.
Click the desktop to which you'd like to move the window.
Source: Windows Central
You can move windows back and forth between desktops to your heart's content.
How to duplicate windows across virtual desktops
Certain windows or collections of windows from one app can be duplicated across all virtual desktops.
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
Right-click an active window.
Source: Windows Central- Click Show this window on all desktops to duplicate a single window.
Click Show windows from this app on all desktops to duplicate all windows from one app.
Source: Windows Central
Want to get back to just one desktop? No problem.
Click the Task View button in your taskbar.
- You can also use the Windows key + Tab shortcut on your keyboard, or you can swipe with one finger from the left of your touchscreen.
- Hover your cursor over the desktop you'd like to remove.
Click the X in the top-right corner of the desktop icon.
Source: Windows Central
Open and running windows in a desktop you close will be moved back to your original desktop. You can also use the Ctrl + Windows key + F4 keyboard shortcut to immediately close the virtual desktop you're currently viewing.
More Windows 10 resources
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