New Virtual Desktop
Windows
Win+Ctrl+D
Adds a new virtual desktop.
Windows New Virtual Desktop Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Adds a new virtual desktop. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Win+Ctrl+D
- Mac
- Mission Control (Ctrl + ↑) → +
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to new virtual desktop in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to new virtual desktop.
- Press Win + Ctrl + D on Windows.
Windows New Virtual Desktop Shortcut for Windows
Press Win + Ctrl + D.
Windows New Virtual Desktop Shortcut for Mac
There's no direct shortcut. Use Mission Control (Ctrl + ↑) → +.
Windows New Virtual Desktop Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
Alternative ways to new virtual desktop
- Mac: Mission Control (Ctrl + ↑) → +
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows new virtual desktop shortcut?
On Windows, press Win + Ctrl + D.
Is there a Mac shortcut to new virtual desktop in Windows?
There's no direct key we've confirmed. Use Mission Control (Ctrl + ↑) → +.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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