How to update the currently focused window after moving between virtual desktops

[bfdyanshe]

I noticed that after moving between virtual desktops, the focused window remains the previous one instead of the window on the current virtual desktop, which greatly affects the keyboard-only operation experience. Is there a configuration to achieve this, or does the program need to add this feature?

[veselink1]

When moving focus between desktops with the built-in keybindings called "Swtich to desktop 1-9", the focus should update. Same applies when switching virtual desktops with the Windows built-in hotkeys: Ctrl+Win+Left, Ctrl+Win+Right.

The only case where focus is on the inactive virutal desktops is when using the "Move to desktop 1-9" actions. These move the currently focused window to another virtual desktop, but do not switch to that virtual desktop.

For example, if you are on Desktop 1 and have Firefox focused and trigger "Move to Desktop 2" the Firefox window will move to Desktop 2 and retain the "focus" despite being invisible (you remain on Desktop 1). This allows you to then reverse the action - Move to Desktop 1 will move it back.

[bfdyanshe]

I understand the logic of moving, but what I'm referring to is the focus, such as input focus. For example, I have a VSCode open on desktop 1 and another VSCode open on desktop 2. When I type some code in VSCode on desktop 1 and then switch to desktop 2, my input focus remains on desktop 1. I've tried using Ctrl+Win+Right, and the focus updates, but when using FancyWM's switch desktop, the focus doesn't update. This is a bit bothersome because I often switch desktops and immediately start typing, but the focus hasn't updated.

[SyntaxErrorLine42]

Have you found the solution for this? I have the same issue.

[bfdyanshe]

Enabling "Activate windows on hover" can somewhat resolve this issue