Win+Ctrl+D

New Virtual Desktop on Windows

Windows · Windows & Task Management
ActionNew Virtual Desktop
ShortcutWin + Ctrl + D
PlatformWindows
CategoryWindows & Task Management

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can new virtual desktop with Win + Ctrl + D. Creates a new virtual desktop. It sits in the Windows & Task Management group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to new virtual desktop.

2

Press the keys

Press Win + Ctrl + D.

3

Done

Creates a new virtual desktop.

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