Windows key+Ctrl+left

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Windows key+Ctrl+left keyboard shortcut

The Windows key+Ctrl+left shortcut to move to one desktop to the left of the current open Windows desktop.

Note

For non-Windows keyboards this Windows key may be called "Super" or Command with an Apple keyboard.

How to use the Windows+Ctrl+left keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Windows key and Ctrl keys, and while continuing to hold, press .

Windows key+Ctrl+left in Microsoft Windows

While running Microsoft Windows, pressing Windows key+Ctrl+ creates a new desktop.

Tip

Press Windows key+Ctrl+ to move to the desktop to the right if more than one desktop is open. To open an additional desktop, press Windows key+Ctrl+D.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms