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Switch between open apps

Quickly cycle through open application windows. Hold Alt and press Tab to open the switcher; continue pressing Tab to move forward, or Shift+Tab to move backward. Release Alt to switch to the selected app.

Alt + Tab

When to use it

Use to rapidly switch between multiple open applications without using the mouse, especially when working with several programs simultaneously.

Pro tip

Press Alt+Tab and release Tab (but keep Alt held) to keep the switcher open; then use arrow keys or mouse to select a window. Press Alt+Shift+Tab to cycle backward.

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