| Action | Hotkey | |--------|--------| | Switch to next desktop (right) | Ctrl + Win + → | | Switch to previous desktop (left) | Ctrl + Win + ← | | Open Task View (see all desktops) | Win + Tab | | Create new desktop | Ctrl + Win + D | | Close current desktop | Ctrl + Win + F4 | These work from Windows 10 version 1703 onward. 2.2 macOS macOS calls virtual desktops Spaces .
1. Purpose This report documents the default keyboard shortcuts for switching between virtual desktops (also known as "workspaces" or "Spaces") in Windows, macOS, and common Linux desktop environments. These shortcuts improve workflow efficiency by reducing reliance on mouse/trackpad gestures. 2. Operating System Breakdown 2.1 Windows 10 & 11 Windows refers to virtual desktops as Task View . hotkey to switch desktops