How To — Switch Between Desktops

Drag open windows from one desktop to another to reorganize your work.

| Operating System | Keyboard Shortcut | Gesture | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Win + Ctrl + Arrow | 3-finger swipe left/right | | macOS | Ctrl + Arrow | 3 or 4-finger swipe left/right | | ChromeOS | Search + Alt + Arrow | 4-finger swipe left/right | how to switch between desktops

If you are using a laptop with a precision touchpad: Drag open windows from one desktop to another

Switching between virtual desktops is a fundamental skill that transforms a chaotic single-screen experience into an organized, multi-layered workspace. By mastering keyboard shortcuts or gestures for just a few days, users can reduce context-switching overhead, improve concentration, and navigate their digital environment with the same ease as moving between physical rooms. : On laptops, you can typically swipe left

: On laptops, you can typically swipe left or right with four fingers to swap between existing desktops. Quick Actions : Create a new desktop : Press Win + Ctrl + D . Close current desktop : Press Win + Ctrl + F4 .

You can drag open windows from one desktop to another by entering Task View, clicking and holding a window, and dragging it onto a different desktop thumbnail at the top.