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Keyboard shortcuts for the Windows virtual desktop

Topics: Windows

These Windows keyboard shortcuts create, switch between, and close virtual desktops through Task View or direct key combinations, without relying on the mouse.

  • Windows+Tab: Open Task View
  • Esc: Close Task View
  • Windows+Ctrl+D: Create a new virtual desktop
  • Windows+Ctrl+Left or Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops
  • Windows+Ctrl+F4: Close the current virtual desktop