Add New Multiple Desktops in Windows 11
Multiple desktops in Windows 11 let you create up to 60 separate workspaces on a single PC so you can keep different apps and windows organized.
Task View (the built-in feature that shows all your open apps and workspaces) opens with the Win+Tab shortcut or the taskbar icon, where you can add as many new spaces as you need.
Click the Task View icon or press Win+Tab, then select “New desktop.” Alternatively, press Ctrl+Win+D to create a new desktop instantly. You can then rename your new desktop for organization.
How to Add New Virtual Desktops
Option 1Use a Keyboard Shortcut
Windows 11 lets you add multiple desktops using a quick keyboard shortcut. Press the Win, Control, and D at the same time to create a brand new workspace instantly. This hidden command creates a clean desktop immediately so you can sort open apps without reaching for your mouse.
Customizing names helps identify specific environments once created. Naming a workspace “Work” separates professional projects from personal use, while “Games” organizes entertainment activities.
Windows shifts focus to the new workspace automatically upon creation. Returning to previous environments takes minimal effort whenever necessary.
Option 2Use the Task View Button
- Click on the Task View button.
- At the top, click New desktop to add a new desktop.
- Now, rename your new desktop to something you’ll easily remember.
Option 3Open Task View Using Keyboard
- Press
Win + Tabkeys to open Task View. - Click the New desktop button at the top left corner.
- You will switch to the new desktop automatically.
- Rename it to whatever you like by right-clicking the desktop thumbnail and selecting Rename.
How to Switch Between Desktops
- Press
Win + Tabto open Task View, then click on the desktop you want. - Or use
Ctrl + Win + Left ArroworRight Arrowkeys to move between desktops quickly.
How to Close a Virtual Desktop
- Open Task View (
Win + Tab). - Hover over the desktop you want to close.
- Click the X button on that desktop's thumbnail.
Why Use Multiple Desktops?
- Stay organized: Keep your work apps separate from games or entertainment.
- Easy multitasking: Switch between projects without closing anything.
- Personalize: Name your desktops for quick access.
- Keep things running: Desktops stay even after restarting your PC.
- Work smarter: Move fast between work and fun without clutter.
Using multiple desktops in Windows 11 helps you separate open apps into different workspaces so your screen stays organized. You can keep work programs on one desktop and entertainment apps on another, letting you switch between projects quickly without closing windows or cluttering your main display.
For more info, visit the official Microsoft support page: Multiple Desktops in Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Summary
Windows 11 offers native tools to create and manage multiple desktops, allowing distinct workspaces for different tasks.
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