Now you have full control over your virtual desktop workflow. Create your “Next Desktop” shortcut today and navigate workspaces faster than ever.
#Persistent Send, ^#Right Sleep 100 if !WinExist("ahk_class ApplicationFrameView") ; if no desktop switch happened, wrap around Send, ^#Left PowerShell (change 2 to desired desktop number, 0‑based): windows next desktop shortcut
: Use AutoHotkey (Method 5) if you’re comfortable with a tiny setup – you get a silent, single‑file executable that you can place anywhere, pin to taskbar, or assign a custom icon. Now you have full control over your virtual desktop workflow
#!Right:: ; Win+Alt+Right Send, #Tab ; open Task View Sleep 200 Send, Right ; select next desktop Sleep 100 Send, Enter ; move window Sleep 100 Send, Enter ; switch to it return | Method | Best for | |--------|-----------| | Native Ctrl+Win+Right | Quickest, no setup | | PowerShell + Batch + Shortcut | No extra software, free | | AutoHotkey compiled .exe | Cleanest, silent, advanced features | | Pin to taskbar | One‑click convenience | AutoHotkey: : Use the native keyboard shortcut or
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms [System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("^LWinTab") Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200 [System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("Tab 2") ; highlight 3rd desktop? Not reliable. Better: Use VirtualDesktopAccessor (GitHub project) or AutoHotkey with IVirtualDesktopManager . AutoHotkey:
: Use the native keyboard shortcut or the PowerShell + batch method.
CreateObject("WScript.Shell").SendKeys "^%RIGHT" Double‑click runs silently. But note: % = Alt, not Win. For Win key, use ^LWINRIGHT – VBScript SendKeys is limited. Stick with AHK. Cycle back to first desktop after the last AutoHotkey script:
