How to Create Virtual Desktops in Windows 11

Do you ever feel like your computer screen is too messy? Task View in Windows 11 %%LNK0%% is a built-in tool that helps you clean up. It lets you create “virtual desktops.” Think of these as separate workspaces on the same computer.

Why use virtual desktops?

If you have too many apps open at once, it is hard to find what you need. Virtual desktops let you group apps by task. You could keep your email and chat apps on one desktop and your work files on another. This keeps your screen organized and helps you focus.

What happens when you are done?

When you finish your tasks, you can close your virtual desktops. Your open apps will move to your main desktop, keeping your work safe while clearing out the extra space you created.

Create desktops with keyboard shortcuts

You can create a new workspace in seconds. Just press CTRL + WIN + D on your keyboard.

You can make as many desktops as you like using this shortcut.

Create desktops from the Taskbar

You can also use your mouse to manage your spaces. Look for the Task View icon on your Taskbar.

1. Click the Task View icon on your Taskbar.
2. Click the box with the Plus (+) sign to add a new desktop.
3. Click on the different desktops to switch between them.

To remove a desktop, just close the windows inside it. Any apps you leave open will move to your next available workspace. Windows will always keep at least one desktop active.

You can move apps between your desktops too. Click the Task View icon on your Taskbar. Right-click any app to move it to a different desktop or set it to show on all of them.

The app will now appear in the workspace you chose.

Summary

• Task View helps you group apps into separate workspaces to reduce clutter.
• Use the shortcut CTRL + WIN + D to add a new desktop instantly.
• Use the Taskbar icon to view, add, or delete your workspaces.
• Right-click apps in Task View to move them between your desktops.