The “Desktops” feature isn’t new. It’s been available for a long time as “Virtual Desktops,” but on Windows 11, Microsoft decided to change its name. Aside from the design changes and new name, the feature still works the same way. In this guide, you will learn the steps to create and manage Desktops on Windows 11.
Create a virtual desktop on Windows 11 Switch between virtual desktops on Windows 11 Move app to another virtual desktop on Windows 11 Show app on all virtual desktops on Windows 11 Rename virtual desktop on Windows 11 Change the background image of a virtual desktop on Windows 11 Close virtual desktop on Windows 11
Create a virtual desktop on Windows 11
To create a new virtual desktop on Windows 11, use these steps: You can also use the Windows key + Ctrl + D keyboard shortcut to create a virtual desktop. If you use the keyboard shortcut repeatedly, it will create multiple desktops.
If the Task View button isn’t available, right-click the Taskbar and select the Taskbar settings option, and under the “Taskbar items” section, turn on the Task view toggle switch.
Switch between virtual desktops on Windows 11
To move between virtual desktops, use these steps: You can also use the Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Windows key + Ctrl + Right to quickly move between desktops.
Move app to another virtual desktop on Windows 11
To move an app to another virtual desktop, use these steps: You can click, drag and drop the app to the desktop you want while in Task view.
Show app on all virtual desktops on Windows 11
To show the same app on all virtual desktops, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the app will be available across the desktops.
Rename virtual desktop on Windows 11
To change the virtual desktop name, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the new name will be reflected on the desktop, and the name will remain after restarting the computer or until you close it.
Change the background image of a virtual desktop on Windows 11
To change the virtual desktop wallpaper, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the background will apply to the desktop.
Close virtual desktop on Windows 11
To close a virtual desktop, use these steps: You can also switch to the desktop you want to remove and use the Windows key + Ctrl + F4 keyboard shortcut to close it.
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