(Mission Control) | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow | Move between Spaces (virtual desktops) | | Ctrl + Up Arrow | Show Mission Control (all Spaces) |
| OS | Shortcut | Action | |----|----------|--------| | | Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow | Move active window to another monitor | | macOS | Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow (Mission Control must be on) | Move cursor between displays in a linear fashion | | Linux (GNOME/KDE) | Shift + Super + Left/Right Arrow | Move window to adjacent monitor | how to switch screens with keyboard
(virtual desktops via Task View) | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow | Switch between virtual desktops | | Win + Tab | Open Task View (then use arrow keys + Enter) | no universal shortcut exists
Note: To simply jump the cursor between monitors without moving windows, no universal shortcut exists; instead, use mouse or configure third-party tools like AltMove (Windows) or Rectangle (macOS). Virtual desktops allow grouping of apps. These shortcuts are essential for power users. how to switch screens with keyboard