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I just installed Windows 10 developer preview but can't figure out how to cycle through the new virtual desktops with the keyboard.
I'm looking for the following shortcuts if they exist:
Are these controls implemented yet?
Khopa
Posted 2014-10-01T18:27:37.763
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- Switch to the next/previous desktop:
Win+Tab.
The Windows-Tab shortcut lets you switch between multiple virtual desktops with different arrangements of applications
You can switch between your open virtual desktops using Ctrl+Windows+Left or Right arrow keys.
- Go to desktop number N:
Currently unknown, or not implemented.
- Close the current desktop:
WIN + CTRL + F4
- Open a new desktop:
WIN + CTRL + D
Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Posted 2014-10-01T18:27:37.763
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Thanks, after trying for 5 minutes, i finally figured out that after having brought this UI with Windows+Tab to the screen, you still have to press Tab once more before being able to use the arrows keys to select the desired desktop. It is pretty confusing. – Khopa – 2014-10-01T18:38:22.063
1If I figure out any of the others you're requesting I'll post them, but so far I think they just don't exist. – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2014-10-01T18:51:11.283
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Microsoft just made a blog post about it : http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/10/03/keyboard-shortcuts-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter I edited the answer accordingly.
– Khopa – 2014-10-03T21:51:04.160So no shortcuts to move windows from one to another virtual desktop (yet)? – Jochem Kuijpers – 2014-10-03T23:59:15.880
The latest technical preview update just introduced this feature : Windows Key + Shift + Arrow Key (I haven't tried it yet though) (http://www.cnet.com/news/updated-windows-10-technical-preview-build-9860/)
– Khopa – 2014-10-22T14:30:32.7103Is there a shortcut for sending a Window to a desktop? Like Shift+Win+Left (might work to use Ctl+Shift+Win+Left). (this doesn't work for WTP9860) – axon – 2014-10-28T00:56:44.450
as soon as anyone hears about any utility that enhances virtual desktops in windows 10, let me know.. things like more shortcut keys to switch to a specific desktop # like win-ctrl-number or something like that would be nice.I know you can use xmbc to assign next/previous desktops to the mouse - so you could for instance switch desktops scrolling the mouse wheel over the taskbar if you set it up that way. But I would like some hot keys to move to a specific desktop. Also a (switch back to last desktop key would be awesome) – Mikey – 2015-10-22T18:14:56.670
@Mikey You (and everyone :) ) should go here and add your request(s) to the list (or add you comments if it exists already): https://windows.uservoice.com/forums/265757-windows-feature-suggestions?query=virtual%20desktop%20shortcuts
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2015-10-22T18:18:52.770wow cool, I never thought MS would have such a site.. wonder how many versions of windows it has been around for - holy #$@$ they actually implemented the ability to drag windows to another virtual desktop – Mikey – 2015-10-22T18:22:21.230
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You can switch between your open virtual desktops using Ctrl+Windows+Left or Right arrow keys.
reko
Posted 2014-10-01T18:27:37.763
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Snapping window: WIN + LEFT or RIGHT (can be used with UP or DOWN to get into quadrants)
Switch to recent window: ALT + TAB (unchanged) – Hold shows new Task view window view, let go and switches to app.
Task view: WIN + TAB – New Task view opens up and stays open.
Create new virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + D
Close current virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + F4
Switch virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + LEFT or RIGHT
source : microsoft blog post
Sojan V Jose
Posted 2014-10-01T18:27:37.763
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You can also use the keyboard combination: "CTRL + WIN + ARROW-KEY LEFT/RIGHT" in order to switch between your virtual desktops.
Edit: Just saw that someone else answered with the above. My bad for "double post".
Jocke
Posted 2014-10-01T18:27:37.763
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related: https://superuser.com/questions/950452/how-to-quickly-move-current-window-to-another-task-view-desktop-in-windows-10
– mchid – 2017-04-11T23:33:53.807