Switch App Shortcut
Switch apps: ⌘⇥ on Mac, Alt+Tab on Windows. Hold the key to keep the switcher open and choose.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch to next app | ⌘⇥ | Alt+Tab | |
| Switch backwards | ⌘⇧⇥ | Alt+Shift+Tab | |
| Quit app from switcher | ⌘⇥ then Q | — | |
| Hide current app (Mac) | ⌘H | — |
The app switcher
Hold ⌘ and tap ⇥ on the Mac, or hold Alt and tap Tab on Windows, to bring up the app switcher. Keep the modifier held and tap again to move through the list; release to switch.
Extras
On the Mac you can press Q while the switcher is up to quit the highlighted app, or H to hide it. ⌘⇧⇥ moves backwards through the list.
FAQ
What is the switch app shortcut?
⌘Tab on the Mac and Alt+Tab on Windows switch between open applications. Hold the modifier to keep the switcher open.
How do I go backwards in the app switcher?
Add Shift: ⌘⇧Tab on Mac or Alt+Shift+Tab on Windows moves backwards through the open apps.