+Tab

Switch Between Apps on Mac

Mac · Apps & Windows
ActionSwitch Between Apps
Shortcut⌘ + Tab
PlatformMac
CategoryApps & Windows

About this shortcut

On Mac, you can switch between apps with ⌘ + Tab. Cycles through open applications. It sits in the Apps & Windows group and is one of the Mac shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Mac conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to switch between apps.

2

Press the keys

Press ⌘ + Tab.

3

Done

Cycles through open applications.

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