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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 23, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Use Virtual Desktops on Windows

    Organize your work by creating multiple desktops for different tasks.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    windows
    virtual-desktops
    productivity

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Task View
    2. 2.Create a new desktop
    3. 3.Switch between desktops
    4. 4.Move windows between desktops
    5. 5.Close a virtual desktop
    1

    Open Task View

    ~15s
    Press ⊞ Win+Tab or click the Task View button on the taskbar to see all open windows and desktops.
    2

    Create a new desktop

    ~15s
    Click "New Desktop" at the top of Task View. You now have a clean workspace.
    3

    Switch between desktops

    ~15s
    Use ⊞ Win+Ctrl+Left/Right arrows to move between desktops, or click them in Task View.
    4

    Move windows between desktops

    ~15s
    In Task View, drag a window from one desktop to another, or right-click → Move toDesktop X.
    5

    Close a virtual desktop

    ~15s
    Hover over a desktop in Task View and click the X. Any open windows move to the previous desktop.

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