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Tip Of The Month: Organising workloads

by | Jul 1, 2025 | Tip of the month

Following on from last months Tip Of the Month about Tabbed Explorer Windows this month we have more Windows 11 features that can help you organise your workload.

Multiple Desktops

Windows 11 allows you to use multiple desktop environments, this feature is available from the two overlayed squares icon to the right of the search bar at the bottom of your screen as pictured below.

If you do not have the icon at the bottom of your screen follow the steps below to enable Task View:

Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen and select Taskbar settings , or use the following shortcut: Taskbar

Under Taskbar items, toggle the Task view switch to On or Off.

The multiple desktop feature allows users to separate tasks into different spaces making it easier to manage your workload by:

Switching between desktops instantly.

Segregation of different projects or tasks.
Work on various projects simultaneously.
Separating work and personal activities to different desktops.
Working with multiple desktops gives you the ability to have one desktop dedicated to your everyday tasks and other desktops for projects you are working on and wish to keep your position and jump between them. Having tasks on separate desktops can stop you getting bogged down by reducing clutter and improving focus, this minimises the time spent searching for open windows and helps maintain a streamlined workflow.

Features of Multiple Desktops

Customisation

Windows 11 allows users to customise each desktop with different backgrounds and names this can help you to quickly and easily identify which desktop you have switched to.

Task View

The Task View button on the taskbar provides a quick way to manage multiple desktops. Users can create new desktops, switch between them, and view open applications with ease, this can also be accessed by pressing the Windows key + Tab.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 11 supports several keyboard shortcuts for managing desktops. For example, pressing Windows key + Ctrl + D creates a new desktop, while Windows key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow switches between desktops.

Continuity

Your desktops are saved and are available to be used even after restarting your computer, until you close the desktop.

Snap Layouts

Snap Assist and Snap Layouts in Windows 11 can be used on all your desktops and offer significant benefits for multitasking and organising your workspace. Snap Assist allows you to easily arrange windows in a structured grid, making it simpler to manage multiple applications. Snap Layouts provide pre-defined layouts, allowing you to quickly arrange windows in various configurations, like side-by-side, columns, or quadrants, to suit your workflow. These features enhance productivity by maximising screen space and making it easier to navigate and manage open windows.

To enable the Snap feature in Windows 11, Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen and select Taskbar settings then on the left click System and from the right choose Multitasking. Toggle on the “Snap windows” option to activate the feature. You can then customise how Snap behaves by checking or unchecking various options within the Snap windows section.

Multiple desktops in Windows 11 offer significant benefits for users looking to enhance their productivity and organisation. With features like customisation, Snap layouts, Task View and keyboard shortcuts, Windows 11 provides a robust environment for managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Thanks,
THE MOONCOMPUTERS TEAM