Windows 10: Multiple desktops

Discus and support Multiple desktops in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Just found the new feature (for windows anyway) of multiple desktops. This I like a lot, makes multitasking that much more easier :-) Does anyone... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Mayagrafix, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. MAYAGRAFIX
    Mayagrafix Win User

    Multiple desktops


    Just found the new feature (for windows anyway) of multiple desktops. This I like a lot, makes multitasking that much more easier Multiple desktops :)

    Does anyone know if there are, and if so, what are the keyboard controls? do I have to use the task bar button to create a new desktop, and more importantly, switch from one to another by keyboard?

    thanks for any help.

    :)
     
    Mayagrafix, Mar 25, 2015
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  2. ZACHD [MSFT]
    zachd [MSFT] Win User

    Multiple Desktops on Multiple Monitors

    <confusion>
     
    zachd [MSFT], Mar 25, 2015
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  3. D0GKNEES
    d0gknees Win User
    Multiple Desktops on Multiple Monitors

    Thanks for responding. In the past when I got a new version of Windows, the first thing I would do is go through all the control panel items, look into every dialog, More>> button, "Advanced..." button an so on looking for new and different features that
    will enable me to do more. Having done it once for the new OS, I don't need to go looking again, because I've checked everything. Now, it's like we're supposed to check everything every time there's an update because there's not even a (complete) list of changes
    to check.
     
    d0gknees, Mar 25, 2015
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  4. CHUCK38
    Chuck38 Win User

    Multiple desktops

    Hi Mayagrafix and welcome to Windows 10 forums. *Smile

    I don't believe there are any keyboard short cuts for that yet. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft adds them in the near future.

    -Chuck
     
    Chuck38, Mar 25, 2015
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  5. JDOBBSY1987
    JDobbsy1987 Win User
    I'm not sure if there are dedicated shortcuts but...

    Win Key + Tab and then press Tab again, you can now add a new desktop by pressing Enter or use Left / Right keys to move and select another desktop.

    If that makes sense lol

    Using the above method i don't need to touch my mouse *Smile
     
    JDobbsy1987, Mar 25, 2015
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  6. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    WIN+CTRL+D to create a new desktop,
    WIN+CTRL+F4 to close an existing desktop,
    WIN+CTRL+Left or Right Arrows to switch between desktops.
     
    Edwin, Mar 25, 2015
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  7. JDOBBSY1987
    JDobbsy1987 Win User
    Awesome Shortcuts!
     
    JDobbsy1987, Mar 25, 2015
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  8. CHUCK38
    Chuck38 Win User

    Multiple desktops

    *Thumbs
     
    Chuck38, Mar 25, 2015
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  9. BADROBOT
    badrobot Win User
    Good one!
    Do you use those virtual desktops yourself? My 4th monitor is always off now. I barely use it. *Smile
     
    badrobot, Mar 25, 2015
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  10. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    Not really. Haven't had the need to, I guess.
     
    Edwin, Apr 4, 2018
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