How to Use Windows 11 Virtual Desktops: How to Smartly Divide Your Workspace
A smart way to divide Windows into multiple workspaces on one PC, just like macOS!
As anyone who has used a Mac knows, Macs have long been able to have multiple desktops.
I've been thinking a lot about how great it would be if Windows had something like this.
(Of course, there have been utilities that allow you to use virtual desktops in Windows for a long time.)
So today I want to talk about virtual desktops introduced in Windows 11. Master the Virtual Desktop in 3 Minutes.
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| How to Use Windows 11 Virtual Desktops: How to Smartly Divide Your Workspace |
🧠What is a virtual desktop?
The virtual desktop feature in Windows 11 allows you to run multiple ‘working environments’ on one computer at the same time . For example,
- Desktop 1: For work (Excel, Word, Email)
- Desktop 2: For learning (PDF, Chrome, YouTube)
- Desktop 3: Personal (music, games)
In this way , you can organize your windows according to your purpose and work with focus.
🛠️ How to use virtual desktops
🔹 1. Open a virtual desktop
- Shortcut: Win + Tab → Click '+ New Desktop' at the top of the screen
- Or click the 'Task View' icon on the bottom taskbar → Add a new desktop
🔹 2. Switch between desktops
- Shortcut: Ctrl + Win + Left/Right Arrow Key
- You can quickly move between desktops
🔹 3. Move the app window
- Win + Tab → Drag the app window to another desktop
- Or right click on the app window → 'Move > Desktop x'
🔹 4. Change the desktop name (Windows 11 feature)
- Win + Tab → Double click on the name above the desktop thumbnail → Enter the desired name
🔹 5. Delete Desktop
- Win + Tab → Hover the mouse over the desktop thumbnail you want to delete and click the 'X' button
- No need to worry, even if you delete it, open apps will automatically move to the previous desktop!
✅ 5 Tips
- Shortcuts become more convenient when you use them frequently as a habit.
- If you set different desktop backgrounds for each desktop, it will be easier to distinguish them.
- Rather than using all apps 'in one place', you can focus better by using them separately
- If you leave the app open and log back in, it will restore you to that desktop.
- Double your multitasking efficiency when used with an external monitor !
