Alt+Tab

Switch Between Apps on Windows

Windows · Windows & Task Management
ActionSwitch Between Apps
ShortcutAlt + Tab
PlatformWindows
CategoryWindows & Task Management

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can switch between apps with Alt + Tab. Cycles through open windows; hold Alt and tap Tab. It sits in the Windows & Task Management group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows 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 Alt + Tab.

3

Done

Cycles through open windows; hold Alt and tap Tab.

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