Multiple desktops in Windows 10 might be one of the handiest features that you can enjoy in Windows 10. Juggling different kinds of work in a single monitor can be a recipe for chaos with all tabs and flies flying around the single monitor. Organize your work by having an unlimited number of desktops and also it allows you to move windows between desktops for easy use, delete desktops, and show all of it in one Window.
Follow these simple steps for different virtual desktop functions and make your work organized and efficient.
Add Multiple Virtual Desktop In Windows 10
Creating virtual desktops in Windows 10 is quite easy with just some simple steps and clicks.
- Go to the taskbar and click on the Task View You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + Tab or one finger-swipe left on your touchscreen.
- Once the full-screen Window opens, go to the top left corner and click on New Desktop. For keyboard shortcuts, use Ctrl + Windows Key + D for immediate action.
You can create many virtual desktops just by repeating the same process over and over again and all over your created desktops will be shown in a line for easy selection.
Switch Between Desktops
- Go to Task View on your taskbar or Windows Key + Tab or one finger-swipe left on your touchscreen.
- Here you will see the desktops you have created, just select the desktop you wish to work on, and it will open.
- If you want a keyboard shortcut, press Ctrl + Windows key + Left and right arrow and it will let you switch between any desktop instantly.
- For touchscreen users, do a four-finger swipe either left or right for an easy switch between desktops.
Drag Or Move Windows In Multiple Desktops
You can either drag your windows between different desktops or do it by using the menu.
- Go to Task View on your taskbar or Windows Key + Tab or one finger-swipe left on your touchscreen to open the virtual screens.
- Drag and Release: Simply click, hold and drag the Window that you want to move to another desktop. Release that Window in the desired alternate desktop option.
- Right-Click Menu: Right-click on the Window that you want to move to another virtual desktop to open a menu and select Move To from the drop menu. It will show you options of all existing desktops by numbers, and you can easily select the one you want to move your Window to.
Duplicate Windows In Virtual Desktops
You can easily duplicate a window and make it visible on all of the other virtual desktops for easy use. You just need two steps.
- Go to Task View on your taskbar or Windows Key + Tab or one finger-swipe left on your touchscreen to open the virtual screens.
- Right-click on the windows that you want to duplicate to other desktops to open a menu. Choose Show this Window on all desktops, if you want to replicate just one Window.
- However, to duplicate all of the windows to other desktops, click on Show windows from this app on all desktops.
Delete Or Remove A Desktop In Windows 10
Just like it is easy to create multiple desktops in Windows 10, you can delete any extra and unnecessary desktops with just a click.
- Go to Task View on your taskbar or Windows Key + Tab or one finger-swipe left on your touchscreen to open the virtual screens.
- Once you hover your cursor on the desktop screen, you wish to remove, and an X will show on the right corner.
- Click on the X to delete the desktop.
- You can instantly delete the current open desktop by pressing Ctrl + Windows key + F4 keyboard shortcut.
If you have any active or running app or Window or app, it will automatically move to the original desktop.
