Task View shortcut: see every open window
Press Win+Tab on Windows to open Task View — all windows and virtual desktops at once. On Mac the equivalent is Mission Control: Ctrl+↑ or F3.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Task View / Mission Control | Ctrl+↑ (or F3) | Win+Tab | |
| Cycle open windows (quick switch) | ⌘+Tab | Alt+Tab | |
| Show all windows of current app | Ctrl+↓ | — | |
| App windows (hold to preview) | ⌘+` (same app) | Alt+` |
Task View on Windows
Press Win+Tab to open Task View. Unlike Alt+Tab, it stays open so you can click the window you want, and it shows your virtual desktops along the top. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight and Enter to jump. Alt+Tab is the fast cycle: hold Alt and tap Tab to step through windows, release to switch.
Mission Control on Mac
The Mac equivalent is Mission Control: press Ctrl+↑ or F3 (or swipe up with three/four fingers) to spread every open window out. Press Ctrl+↓ (App Exposé) to see just the windows of the current app. For the quick cycle, ⌘+Tab switches apps and ⌘+` cycles windows within the same app.
Which one do I want?
Use Task View / Mission Control when you have many windows and want to see them laid out. Use Alt+Tab / ⌘+Tab when you just want the last window back fast.
FAQ
What is the Task View shortcut on Windows?
Press Win+Tab. It opens Task View, showing all open windows and your virtual desktops; it stays open until you pick one.
What is Task View called on Mac?
Mission Control. Open it with Ctrl+↑ or F3, or swipe up with three fingers. Ctrl+↓ shows only the current app's windows.
How is Task View different from Alt+Tab?
Alt+Tab is a quick cycle that closes when you release Alt. Task View (Win+Tab) stays open so you can click a window and also manage virtual desktops.