Change desktop under Ubuntu - how it works

Sometimes a work surface on the computer is not enough. We'll show you how to change them in Ubuntu in just a few steps without having to work on multiple screens. You can start any program in all interfaces and thus work clearly in each work area individually.

Change desktop under Ubuntu

With the small box in the task bar under Ubuntu you can change your work surfaces in just two steps:

1. First click on the worktop switcher (see picture).
2. You can work on a maximum of four work surfaces. After the first click, the selection of possible ads appears. Double click on the desired surface.

The instructions refer to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Under 13.10 you must first activate the desktop switcher in the settings. In another practical tip, we will show you how to change the energy settings on Ubuntu.