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Since upgrading to 13.10, am I now limited to just 4 workspaces? Do I have to network two computers to get the 6 workspaces I had been using 13.04? Or is that only available with a 32 bit system instead of 64?

I've been looking at other distros that do have multiple workspaces, but they lack the software I use most.

If the additional workspaces will no longer be available, I may have to back up to 13.04 and stay there.

Leonard Fons
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  • in my 13.10 installation (64 bit) I am able to get more than 4 workspaces (using unity tweak tools). also if you want Ubuntu but not unity you could install other desktop environments, they also change the workspace behavior – Wouter Nov 02 '13 at 16:47
  • in xubuntu you can get up to 100 ws – enzotib Nov 02 '13 at 16:50

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9 workspaces for you 

gsettings set org.compiz.core:/org/compiz/profiles/unity/plugins/core/ vsize 3
gsettings set org.compiz.core:/org/compiz/profiles/unity/plugins/core/ hsize 3

:)

w_e_b
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    These are 2 command-lines to use with the terminal; first line to get 3 workspaces vertically and the second line to get 3 workspaces horizontally, so 9 workspaces. If you want only 6 workspaces, change the vsize and hsize values. – w_e_b Nov 03 '13 at 16:11
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    Best solution and by far. works on a wide variety of ubuntu versions (just did on a 12.04), does not need to install anything, clear and concise. @w_e_b , my vote is yours ! – Ar3s Oct 20 '14 at 09:27
  • @w_e_b: will this work for Ubuntu 14.04? – In78 Nov 03 '15 at 21:32
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    Did also work for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS – Theolodis Feb 05 '16 at 07:52
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    Also works perfect on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, thanks. – dschu Oct 07 '16 at 11:17
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    Worked nicely for me on 16.04. Note that obviously the workspaces icon in the launcher bar will stop being able to show you which ws you're on as it can only handle 4. – JamesBB Apr 06 '17 at 07:05
  • Thanks, a fine addition to my ubuntu-setup.sh :). Less work after formatting. P.S.- setup script is in Mega(like google-drive), so never lose it. – saurabheights Feb 25 '18 at 01:00
  • In addition, you can easily remove the workspaces icon from launcher by following these instructions:

    https://askubuntu.com/questions/38789/how-do-i-add-and-remove-the-workspace-switcher-launcher-from-the-unity-launcher

    Super+S performs the same action, displaying all of your workspaces.

    Of course; Ctrl+Alt+Left, Ctrl+Alt+Right, Ctrl+Alt+Up, and Ctrl+Alt+Down arrows, perform the switches without displaying them via Super+S.

     – Steven Ventimiglia Mar 19 '18 at 15:31
  • Just to update: works in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Another note: Settings -> Appearance -> Behavior -> Visual Effects must be set to High – whitebeard Jun 02 '18 at 18:10
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Unity Tweak Tool will let you go up to 6 workspaces easily.

Just go to Workspace Settings under window Manager here you can set how many horizontal and vertical workspaces you want in the grid.

Wouter
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I will assume by WORKSPACES you mean "virtual desktops"

You can easily set these in CompizConfig

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

Then

ccsm

Navigate to "General Options"

Select Desktop Size. Boom!

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