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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.

In this guide (5 steps):

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

Open Task View

~15s

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

Create a new desktop

~15s

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

Switch between desktops

~15s

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

Move windows between desktops

~15s

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

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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