Press Ctrl+Alt and an arrow key to switch between workspaces. Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift and an arrow key to move a window between workspaces. (These keyboard shortcuts are also customizable.)

How do I setup multiple workspaces in Ubuntu?

To enable this feature on Ubuntu’s Unity desktop, open the System Settings window and click the Appearance icon. Select the Behavior tab and check the “Enable workspaces” checkbox. The Workspace Switcher icon will appear on Unity’s dock.

How do I switch between desktops?

To switch between desktops:

Open the Task View pane and click on the desktop you would like to switch to. You can also quickly switch between desktops with the keyboard shortcuts Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow and Windows key + Ctrl + Right Arrow.