Switch Apps
Windows
Alt+Tab
Cycles between open apps.
Windows Switch Apps Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Cycles between open apps. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Alt+Tab
- Mac
- Cmd+Tab
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to switch apps in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to switch apps.
- Press Alt + Tab on Windows or Cmd + Tab on Mac.
Windows Switch Apps Shortcut for Windows
Press Alt + Tab.
Windows Switch Apps Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Tab.
Windows Switch Apps Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows switch apps shortcut?
On Windows, press Alt + Tab. On a Mac, press Cmd + Tab.
Is there a Mac shortcut to switch apps in Windows?
Yes: Cmd + Tab.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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