To Switch Between Vdi And Desktop | Shortcut
Press Ctrl + Alt simultaneously to release the mouse cursor. Move it to the top of the screen to reveal the Horizon toolbar, then click outside or use Win + D (Show Desktop) if the VDI doesn't capture it.
If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 native Task View virtual desktops rather than enterprise cloud VDIs, use these instant switching commands. shortcut to switch between vdi and desktop
Arthur stared. The friction—the physical lag between worlds—had evaporated. He didn't need to swivel his chair. He didn't need to unplug cables. Press Ctrl + Alt simultaneously to release the mouse cursor
| Action | VMware Horizon | Citrix | Microsoft RDP / W365 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ctrl + Alt | (use toolbar or window) | Ctrl + Alt + Home | | Exit full-screen | Ctrl + Alt + Break | Shift + F2 | Ctrl + Alt + Break | | Windowed toggle | Same as above | Ctrl + F2 | Same as above | Arthur stared
Arthur blinked. The VDI window, which had been hovering over his screen, suddenly snapped into a resizable window mode, relinquishing its stranglehold on his input focus.