| OS | Action | Default Hotkey | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Cycle Desktops | Win + Ctrl + Arrow | | | Overview | Win + Tab | | | New Desktop | Win + Ctrl + D | | macOS | Cycle Desktops | Ctrl + Arrow | | | Direct Switch | Ctrl + 1 (Custom Setup Required) | | | Overview | Ctrl + Up Arrow | | Linux (GNOME) | Cycle Desktops | Super + Alt + Arrow | | | Direct Switch | Super + Page Up/Down |
Windows refers to virtual desktops as .
; Switch to Desktop 1 #1::Send, LWin downCtrl downLeftCtrl upLWin up ; Switch to Desktop 2 #2::Send, LWin downCtrl downRightCtrl upLWin up hotkey to switch desktops
If you use a full-size keyboard with a number pad, you can use Control + Number Pad keys to switch desktops, leaving the top-row numbers for app switching ( Cmd + Tab ) or browser tabs.
Below is a comprehensive guide to the default hotkeys for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with tips for customization and advanced workflow optimization. 1. Windows: Navigating Virtual Desktops | OS | Action | Default Hotkey |
To Customize:
| OS | Next Desktop | Previous Desktop | Show All | |----|--------------|------------------|----------| | Windows | Ctrl + Win + → | Ctrl + Win + ← | Win + Tab | | macOS | Ctrl + → | Ctrl + ← | Ctrl + ↑ | | GNOME Linux | Ctrl + Alt + → | Ctrl + Alt + ← | Super key | | KDE Linux | Ctrl + Shift + → | Ctrl + Shift + ← | Win + Tab | Create a new desktop: Win + Ctrl + D
Win + Tab . This allows you to see all open desktops and drag windows between them. Create a new desktop: Win + Ctrl + D . Close the current desktop: Win + Ctrl + F4 .