How to Toggle Between Screens: 3 Ways to Do it

You can do that with a single keyboard shortcut

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how do you toggle between screens

Switching between screens on multiple monitors can be a game-changer for productivity, but it can also be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the shortcuts, so today we’re going to show you how to do that.

How can I toggle between screens?

1. Using Win + Tab

  1. Press and hold the Windows + Tab key.
  2. You’ll now see all available desktops.
  3. Click on the screen that you want to use.
    switch desktop
  4. Optional: Use the Task View icon to switch between screens.
    task view button

2. Using Win + Shift + arrow

  1. Press and hold the Windows + Shift keys.
  2. Press the Left or Right arrow key. Release all 3 keys.
  3. This will move the active window to the left or right monitor.

3. Using Win + P

  1. Press the Windows key + P.
    project settings
  2. Select the display mode from the menu:
    • PC screen only
    • Duplicate
    • Extend
    • Second screen only

Utilize this for managing your multi-monitor setup preferences directly from the keyboard.

By mastering these shortcuts and tools, you can enhance your multi-monitor experience and boost your productivity.

To learn more, we have great guides on how to move a game to another monitor and how to move an application to another monitor, so don’t miss them.

If you frequently use dual-monitor setups, don’t miss our article on setting up multiple Windows 11 display settings profiles for more information.

More about the topics: screen, Windows 11 guides

Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.