How do I quickly switch between workspaces in unity?

Question

I'm using Ubuntu 11.10 with Unity and would like to switch between workspaces with a keyboard shortcut.

Is there any way to achieve this?

Answer 1

The shortcut Ctrl+Alt + arrow keys allows you to move in the workspaces.

Answer 2

You can set shortcuts for this by launching "keyboard shortcuts" from the Dash. Just change the setting for "Switch to workspace..."

I use "Super F1" for workspace 1, "Super F2" for workspace 2 and so on.

This setting can also be changed in CompizConfig Settings Manager (not installed by default, so sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager if you want to use it). That program will also let you set things like moving to the next workspace when your mouse hits the edge of the screen - a setting I find too fiddly to use personally, but some might like.