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wmctrl: Select a window a move it to a workspace.
$ wmctrl -r ${window_title} -t ${workspace_number}
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The command "wmctrl -r ${window_title} -t ${workspace_number}" is used to move a window with a specific title to a given workspace number in X Window System.

Here is the breakdown of the command components:

  • "wmctrl": It is a command-line tool used to interact with EWMH/NetWM-compatible X window managers.
  • "-r ${window_title}": This option specifies the window to be operated on, based on its title.
    • ${window_title}: It represents the title of the window that you want to target.
  • "-t ${workspace_number}": This option specifies the workspace where the window should be moved.
    • ${workspace_number}: It represents the number of the workspace where you want to place the targeted window.

By combining these components, the command allows you to select a window based on its title and move that window to a specific workspace in X Window System.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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