Windows 11 is set to launch soon, and with it comes some exciting new features, including built-in Android apps, improved customization options, and virtual desktops. Virtual desktops are a great way to multitask, allowing you to switch between desktops to better focus on each task at hand. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to utilize virtual desktops in Windows 11 for an enhanced user experience.
Create a Virtual Desktop
To create a new virtual desktop, you can hover over or click the “Task View” icon on your taskbar (it looks like a square overlapping another square), and click on the “New Desktop” thumbnail. Alternatively, you can use the key combination Win + Ctrl + D to create a new desktop quickly. Now you can use each desktop for different apps, switching between them by clicking the “Task View” icon or using the Alt-Tab key combination.
Customize Your Desktops
You can personalize your desktops in several ways, including choosing a different background, naming your desktops, re-ordering them, and using the same app on multiple desktops.
Choose a Different Wallpaper
You can set a different background for each virtual desktop by clicking the “Task View” icon on the task bar, right-clicking on the desktop you want to change, and selecting “Choose Background.” From there, you can choose an image, solid color, or slideshow and customize the image to your liking.
Name Your Desktops
A boring title like “Desk 1” or “Desk 2” can be changed by clicking or hovering over the “Task View” icon, clicking the name of the desktop you want to change, and entering a new name.
Re-Order Your Desktops
If you want to change the order of your desktops, you can do so easily by clicking or hovering over the “Task View” icon, clicking and holding the desktop you want to move, and dragging it to its new position.
Use the Same App on Different Desktops
If you want to use the same app with the same data on multiple desktops, you can do so by clicking on the “Task View” icon, right-clicking on the application you want to use, and selecting “Show this window on all desktops” or “Show windows of this application on all desktops.” Note that not all applications may work this way.
Final Remarks
Virtual desktops are a handy feature in Windows 11 that can help you be more productive and organized. We hope this tutorial on how to use virtual desktops in Windows 11 has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or feedback, please let us know via our contact form. And if you found this article useful, please share it with your friends and family to support us.
FAQs
1. How do I create or delete virtual desktops in Windows 11?
To create a new virtual desktop, hover over or click the “Task View” icon on your taskbar and click on the “New Desktop” thumbnail. To delete a virtual desktop, hover over the desktop you want to delete and click the “X” in the upper right corner of the thumbnail.
2. How can I personalize my virtual desktops in Windows 11?
You can customize your virtual desktops by choosing different wallpapers for each, naming them, re-ordering them, or using the same app on multiple desktops. Simply right-click on the desktop you want to personalize and select the desired option.
3. Can I use the same app with the same data on multiple virtual desktops in Windows 11?
Yes, you can. To do so, right-click on the application you want to use and select “Show this window on all desktops” or “Show windows of this application on all desktops.”
4. What are the benefits of using virtual desktops in Windows 11?
Using virtual desktops in Windows 11 can help you be more productive and organized by allowing you to switch between each desktop, keeping your apps and work separated, and reducing clutter.
