How to Use Windows Task View for Virtual Desktops

Windows Task View is a powerful feature in Windows 10 that allows you to create and manage virtual desktops, giving you more workspace and better organization. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to effectively use Windows Task View for virtual desktops.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 operating system

Step 1: Accessing Task View

To access Task View, you can use any of the following methods:

• Press the Windows key + Tab on your keyboard.
• Click on the Task View icon located on the taskbar. It looks like a square with two overlapping rectangles.

Step 2: Creating a New Virtual Desktop

Once you have accessed Task View, you can create a new virtual desktop by following these steps:

1. In Task View, click on the New Desktop button located in the bottom right corner of the screen. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + D.
2. A new virtual desktop will be created, and you will be switched to that desktop automatically.

Step 3: Managing Virtual Desktops

Task View allows you to manage multiple virtual desktops with ease. Here are the key management actions you can perform:

• Switching between virtual desktops:
  • Using Task View: Click on the desired desktop thumbnail in Task View.
  • Using Keyboard shortcut: Press Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow or Windows key + Ctrl + Right Arrow to switch between adjacent desktops.
• Moving windows between virtual desktops:
  • Open Task View and hover over the window you want to move.
  • Click on the Move to option displayed above the window thumbnail.
  • Select the target desktop from the list.
• Closing a virtual desktop:
  • Enter Task View.
  • Hover over the desktop thumbnail you want to close.
  • Click on the Close button (X) that appears in the top-right corner of the thumbnail.

Step 4: Customizing Virtual Desktops

To enhance your experience, you can customize virtual desktops using the following options:

• Adding more virtual desktops:
  • Open Task View.
  • Click on the New Desktop button located in the bottom right corner of the screen, or use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + D.
• Renaming a virtual desktop:
  • Enter Task View.
  • Hover over the desktop thumbnail you want to rename.
  • Click on the Desktop name displayed above the thumbnail and enter a new name.
• Changing virtual desktop wallpaper:
  • Navigate to the desired desktop.
  • Right-click on an empty area of the desktop and select Personalize.
  • Choose your preferred wallpaper from the available options.
• Moving windows to all desktops:
  • Open Task View.
  • Right-click on the desired window and select Show this window on all desktops.

Step 5: Closing Task View

Once you have finished using Task View, you can close it by following these steps:

• Press the Windows key + Tab on your keyboard again.
• Click on the Task View icon located on the taskbar.

Congratulations! You have now learned how to effectively use Windows Task View for virtual desktops. This powerful feature will greatly enhance your productivity by allowing you to organize your workspaces and applications more efficiently.