Switch Virtual Desktop With Mouse Gesture on Windows 11

If you want to switch virtual desktops with mouse gestures on Windows 11, you can use a third-party software called StrokeIt. StrokeIt is a mouse gesture recognition program that allows you to perform various actions by drawing gestures with your mouse.

Here’s how you can set up StrokeIt to switch virtual desktops on Windows 11:

1. Download and Install StrokeIt:

   You can download StrokeIt from its official website here. Follow the installation instructions to set it up on your computer.

2. Launch StrokeIt:

   Once installed, open StrokeIt by double-clicking its icon in the system tray or by searching for it in the Windows Start menu.

3. Configure StrokeIt:

   StrokeIt provides a variety of predefined gestures, but you can create custom gestures for specific actions. To set up a gesture to switch virtual desktops:

   • Right-click on the StrokeIt icon in the system tray and select “Options.”
   • In the StrokeIt Configuration window, go to the “Actions” tab.

4. Create a Gesture:

   • Click the “Add” button to create a new gesture.
   • In the “Action Name” field, enter a name for the gesture (e.g., “Switch Virtual Desktop”).
   • In the “Command” field, type the keyboard shortcut for switching virtual desktops in Windows 11. The default shortcut is Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow to move to the previous desktop and Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow to move to the next desktop.

5. Record a Gesture:

   • Click the “Record” button.
   • Draw a mouse gesture in the provided area. For example, you can draw a right arrow for switching to the next desktop and a left arrow for switching to the previous one.
   • Click “Stop” when you’re done drawing the gesture.

6. Assign the Gesture:

   • With the gesture recorded, select it from the list in the StrokeIt Configuration window.
   • In the “Action” dropdown menu, choose the action you just created (e.g., “Switch Virtual Desktop”).

7. Save and Apply:

   • Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your settings.

Now, you should be able to switch virtual desktops in Windows 11 by performing the mouse gesture you created using StrokeIt. For example, if you drew a right arrow, StrokeIt should trigger the keyboard shortcut to switch to the next virtual desktop.

Please note that third-party software like StrokeIt may not always be as integrated or stable as native Windows features, so you may want to use it with caution and consider other options if you encounter any issues.