The Task View window management feature in Windows 11/10 allows you to see all your opened windows so you can quickly return to a specific program or document. In today’s post, we will show you how you can create a Task View Shortcut in Windows 11/10.
In a nutshell, Task View is a task switcher and virtual desktop system introduced in Windows 11/10 and is among the first features new to Windows 11/10. Task View allows a user to quickly locate an open window, hide all windows and show the desktop, and manage windows across multiple monitors or virtual desktops.
The simplest way to get to Task View and multiple desktops is to click the new icon next to the Cortana entry box on your taskbar.
What is the shortcut for Task View in Windows 11?
In addition to clicking the Task View button on the taskbar to open it, these keyboard shortcuts will do the trick:
- Windows key + Tab key.
- Alt + Tab key.
- Ctrl + Alt + Tab key.
You can use any of the aforementioned keyboard shortcuts to open the Task View wizard on your screen. Then, you can switch from one window to another using the arrow keys.
Create Task View Shortcut in Windows 11/10
To create a desktop shortcut to open Task View in Windows 11 or Windows 10, do the following:
- Right-click on the desktop and select New > Shortcut.
- Paste this: %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{3080F90E-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257}
- Click the Next button.
- Enter a name and click the Finish button.
- Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
- Enter a keyboard shortcut in the Shortcut key tab.
- Click the OK button.
To know more about these steps, continue reading.
First, you need to right-click and hold on an empty area on your desktop, and click on New > Shortcut.
In the shortcut target box, type or copy-paste the following:
%windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{3080F90E-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257}
Click the Next button.
Type Task View for the name or (name this shortcut anything you like though). Click on the Finish button when done.
Right-click the shortcut you created and select Properties.
On the Shortcut tab, click the Change icon button and specify a new icon if you wish.
You can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to all apps, add to quick launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.
That’s it! I hope this guide helped you.
How do I move Task View in Windows 11?
In order to move the Task View button in Windows 11, you need to move the entire Taskbar. By default, Windows 11 displays the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen. However, you can move it to the left side. For that, press Win+I to open the Windows Settings and go to Personalization > Taskbar. Then, expand the Taskbar behaviors section and find the Taskbar alignment menu. Expand the drop-down list and choose the Left option.
