How Do I Switch Desktops in Linux?
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Press Ctrl+Alt and an arrow key to switch between workspaces. Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift and an arrow key to move a window between workspaces. (These keyboard shortcuts are also customizable.)

How do I switch between desktops?

To switch between desktops:

Open the Task View pane and click on the desktop you would like to switch to. You can also quickly switch between desktops with the keyboard shortcuts Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow and Windows key + Ctrl + Right Arrow.

How do you switch between windows in Linux?

Switch between windows

  1. Press Super + Tab to bring up the window switcher.
  2. Release Super to select the next (highlighted) window in the switcher.
  3. Otherwise, still holding down the Super key, press Tab to cycle through the list of open windows, or Shift + Tab to cycle backwards.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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