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Multiple Desktops in Windows 11

Anonymous
2024-07-12T16:45:19+00:00

Hello!

I am using multiple virtual desktops in Windows 11. I want to open a Word doc in desktop 1, then go to desktop 2 and open another Word doc. I want two separate Word docs open on two separate desktops.

However, when I got to desktop 2 and try to open Word, it snaps me back to desktop 1 and opens it there instead.

I heard there is a setting to allow both desktops to have Word (and other apps) open independently of one another.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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  1. Anuujin Enkhjargal 1,600 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-12T19:25:27+00:00

    Thank you for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm happy to assist you.

    Please let me know if you have tried the methods below:

    1. Easy way: Use Task View
      • Open Word on Desktop 1
      • Go to Desktop 2 and open Word again
      • Press Win+Tab
      • Drag the second Word window to Desktop 2
    2. Change settings:
      • Go to Settings > System > Multitasking
      • Set "On the taskbar, show all the open windows" to "On the desktop I'm using"
    3. Keyboard shortcuts:
      • Open Word on Desktop 1
      • Press Win+Ctrl+D for a new desktop
      • Open Word on the new desktop
      • Use Win+Ctrl+Left/Right Arrow to switch desktops
    4. Create a special shortcut:
      • Make a new Word shortcut
      • Add "/n" to the end of the shortcut's target
      • Use this to open Word on different desktops
    5. Make Word show on all desktops:
      • Right-click Word on the taskbar
      • Choose "Show windows from this app on all desktops"

    These methods should help you use Word on separate desktops.

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