Switch windows (Alt+Tab) shortcut
Windows
AltTabMac
⌘cmd⇥tabHold Alt and tap Tab to cycle through open windows on Windows; release to switch. On a Mac, Cmd+Tab switches between apps and Cmd+` switches between windows of the same app.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go backwards | AltShiftTab | ⇧shift⌘cmd⇥tab |
| Task View / Mission Control | ⊞winTab | ⌃control↑ |
| Windows of the same app | Not on Windows | ⌘cmd` |
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Questions
What is the switch windows (alt+tab) shortcut?
Hold Alt and tap Tab to cycle through open windows on Windows; release to switch. On a Mac, Cmd+Tab switches between apps and Cmd+` switches between windows of the same app.