How to Create and Manage Virtual Desktops in Windows 11

Master Windows 11 virtual desktops to organize your workspace, isolate projects, and improve multitasking efficiency with these precise steps.

1. Open the Task View interface. Hover your mouse cursor over the Task View icon located on your taskbar, usually positioned next to the Search icon. Alternatively, press the Windows key + Tab to trigger the view instantly.
2. Add a new virtual desktop. Inside the Task View pane at the bottom of the screen, select the button labeled 'New desktop'. This creates an additional workspace labeled 'Desktop 2' alongside your primary environment.
3. Move applications between desktops. Enter Task View and hover over the window you wish to move. Right-click the thumbnail, select 'Move to', and choose your target desktop from the list.
4. Switch between active desktops. Use keyboard commands to cycle through your open desktops without opening the Task View menu. Press Windows + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow to jump instantly to the adjacent workspace.
5. Rename your virtual desktops. Open Task View and click directly on the text label of your desktop, such as 'Desktop 1'. Type a custom name to categorize your workspaces by project, such as 'Work', 'Gaming', or 'Research'.
6. Close a virtual desktop. Access the Task View interface. Hover your mouse over the desktop you wish to remove and click the 'X' button that appears in the top-right corner of the thumbnail.