To document the native keyboard shortcuts available in Windows 11 for creating, switching between, and managing virtual desktops.
| Action | Shortcut Keys | | :--- | :--- | | | Ctrl + Win + Right Arrow | | Switch to the previous desktop (to the left) | Ctrl + Win + Left Arrow | | Create a new virtual desktop | Ctrl + Win + D | | Close the current virtual desktop (moves its windows to the previous desktop on the left) | Ctrl + Win + F4 | | Open Task View (to see all desktops and rearrange windows) | Win + Tab | shortcut key for change desktop in windows 11
Windows 11 includes a virtual desktops feature (formerly "Task View") that allows users to create separate, customized desktops for different purposes (e.g., work, gaming, personal). While users can switch desktops using the Task View pane or mouse clicks, keyboard shortcuts provide a faster, hands-on-keyboard alternative. To document the native keyboard shortcuts available in