Windows 10: Excel always tries to open in the wrong virtual desktop

Discus and support Excel always tries to open in the wrong virtual desktop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I always keep a spreadsheet open in Desktop 2, but mostly use Desktop 1. Whenever I open a spreadsheet from Desktop 1, Excel decides to go ahead and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ghqwertt, Jan 1, 2021.

  1. /U/GHQWERTT
    /u/ghqwertt Win User

    Excel always tries to open in the wrong virtual desktop


    I always keep a spreadsheet open in Desktop 2, but mostly use Desktop 1. Whenever I open a spreadsheet from Desktop 1, Excel decides to go ahead and open it in Desktop 2 (switching me over). It's annoying to have to move it back every time. Any tips?

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    /u/ghqwertt, Jan 1, 2021
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  2. SSMAN_G
    SSMAN_G Win User

    Office Documents open on wrong virtual desktop in Windows 10

    Scenario:

    • I have 2 virtual desktops open in Windows 10... Desktop-1 and Desktop-2
    • Excel document is currently open on Desktop-2
    • Switch back to Desktop-1, and open another Excel document, by double clicking on the document shortcut
    • Document opens in Desktop-2

    Why? The document should open on the desktop where I opened it? This makes for too much switching back and forth. I'd rather just clutter up a single desktop instead of jumping around all the time. Can I override this counter-intuitive behavior somehow?
    Am I missing the point of what virtual desktops are supposed to achieve? Maybe I should just be using dual monitors instead.
     
    SSMAN_G, Jan 1, 2021
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  3. SIMONLIDD
    SimonLidd Win User
    Programs open in wrong Virtual Desktop

    I have a written a program which enhances Windows 10 desktops and works around this issue for you by detecting the switch to a new desktop to open the existing document and then open of a new document - it then moves it back where it belongs.

    Virtual Desktop Grid Switcher

    Full set of features are:

    • Windows 10 Desktop Switcher using a grid layout
    • Switch desktops using arrow keys with configurable modifier keys
    • Move active window to another desktop using keyboard
    • Make windows Always on Top or Sticky using keyboard
    • Activate last active window when switch from empty desktop (Windows 10 bug)
    • Chrome/Firefox activation to make web links open on same desktop if window exists
    • Word/Excel new window detected and moved back to current desktop if auto-switched
    Enjoy!

    Simon
     
    SimonLidd, Jan 1, 2021
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  4. CINDY_602
    Cindy_602 Win User

    Excel always tries to open in the wrong virtual desktop

    Opening Apps on a multiple virtual desktops

    When I open an App, i.e. Excel, on one Virtual Desktop and then try and open an excel document from file explorer on a second virtual desktop the document opens up and switches views to the original virtual desktop making using virtual desktops frustrating
    and time consuming. Is there anyway to get Apps to ensure that apps open on the current desktop even when the App is already open on another desktop?
     
    Cindy_602, Jan 1, 2021
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