![]() Alt + Tab – While not a new keyboard shortcut per se, it allows you to switch between open windows on all virtual desktops.To switch between virtual desktops, simply use the virtual desktop switcher at the bottom of the screen. Windows Key + Tab – Open a new Task View interface with windows from your current virtual desktop appearing in the Task View list.In addition to clicking the Task View button on the taskbar to open it, these keyboard shortcuts will do the trick: This is particularly useful if you have multiple windows open at once. This window management feature allows you to see all your opened windows so you can quickly return to a specific program or document. You can also combine these shortcuts to snap your current window into a corner like top left, top right, and more. Windows Key + Down – Snap current window to the bottom of the screen.Windows Key + Up – Snap current window to the top of the screen.Windows Key + Right – Snap current window to the right side of the screen.Windows Key + Left – Snap current window to the left side of the screen. ![]() You can even snap windows to a 2×2 grid for better multitasking. Known as Aero Snap on Windows 7, the snapping feature allows you to snap windows vertically on top of each other. If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, here are some new keyboard shortcuts that you’ve probably been waiting for. Releasing the keys to switch to the app you selected.Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. Press and hold Alt key and press Tab key to navigate through all apps that are running at the moment. The classic way of switching app still works in Windows 10 and it lets you switch all running apps regardless where they are. Switch running apps regardless of which desktop they are in Press Win + Tab to enter to Task View, right-click the window you want to move, click Move To, and then the desktop you wish to move it to. You will need both keyboard and mouse to send one window from one desktop to another. Sorry, this one you can’t do it solely with keyboard. But now you can Win + ↑ and Win + ↓ to position the apps vertically in quadrants. It’s the same as in the main desktop, Win + → and Win + ← are still positioning the apps horizontally. Or, press Win + Tab to enter Task View, Tab key to the virtual desktop toolbar, and then left/right (←/→) keys to navigate through the desktops. Press Win + Ctrl + → to go to the next desktop and Win + Ctrl + ← to go to the previous one. If no other virtual desktops left, the main one will take over. It will switch to the next desktop available. Press Win + Ctrl + F4 to close the current virtual desktop you are on. It’s similar to press Win + Tab to open task view and click + to create new desktop. Press Win + Ctrl + D to create a new virtual desktop that takes over the current desktop you are on. ![]() Normally you can start Virtual Desktop by clicking the Task View icon on the taskbar but if you are a keyboard person, you can take great vantage of using these keyboard shortcuts to manage Virtual Desktops in Windows 10. Prior to Windows 10, you will always need 3rd party tool to make that happen. While the concept proves very useful it took all these years to finally convinced Microsoft to deliver it in a native way. Virtual desktop is a long overdue new feature in Windows 10 that creates extra desktop space for those who wants to separate different area of work in different area of space. ![]()
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