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Alt-Tab is the common name for a keyboard shortcut that has been in Microsoft Windows since Windows 3.0. This shortcut switches between top-level windows without using the mouse; hence it was named Task Switcher.

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How can a macOS command line app that launches a GUI also have an icon participate in the Alt-Tab functionality?

I'm experimenting with some low(ish) level macOS coding for fun and curiosity. I've been able to create a commandline app that can conditionally also launch a GUI with a window or two. (I'm sure other ...
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Alt Tab in Fullscreen with SetFullscreenState DirectX12 does not minimize window

So I am trying to handle Alt+Tab in DirectX12 while in fullscreen correctly. The way I want it to behave is upon alt tab in fullscreen it is supposed to minimize the screen and then when you ...
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Space+Tab triggers AltTab and outputs Space

This Autohotkey script works great as a remap for Alt+Tab. However, I've noticed that it also still outputs a Space the moment Tab is pressed down (with Space still held down). This typically is not a ...
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Is it possible to program a custom dialog/pop-up for Alt+Tab switcher for Win 10?

I saw this post by Raymond Chen: https://stackoverflow.com/a/12865402/257299 The title says it all: Is it possible to program a custom dialog/pop-up for Alt+Tab switcher on Win 10? Example: Can I trap ...
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How to remove an application from ALT + TAB? [duplicate]

I have an app which is supposed to be hidden. To hide it from the Taskbar I use: procedure TForm1.CreateParams(var Params: TCreateParams); begin inherited; Params.ExStyle := Params.ExStyle and not ...
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Alternative Button Combo for Alt + Tab in VMWare Horizon Client?

I'm working remotely via a VMWare Horizon Client portal to access my Windows 10 desktop. I have zero admin rights to modify registries, install software, access the client's settings, etc. Is there ...
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Creating Barcode to "Alt+Tab" and switching windows application, and Enter Key

I would like to ask for some help with firstly how to define the windows keys "Alt+Tab" and "Enter" key when using an online barcode generator like https://barcode.tec-it.com/en. ...
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How to cycle between open and closed firefox windows?

Trying to cycle between multiple open or closed Firefox windows fast instead of cycling through the virtual display with alt tab. Whats the quickest way/shortcuts?
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C# - Force using XP style alt-tab switcher

I would like to ask if anyone would know a way how to force the old XP version of Alt-Tab dialog when inside my C# app. There is definitely a way how to capture keyboard keys, for example here Global ...
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Custom alt-tab application switcher in iTerm2 not responding

I got alt-tab-macos: an awesome alt-tab application switcher for Mac OS, which separates application windows into different tiles. The reason being that I swapped my control and command keys (in ...
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Can I disable autocomplete with Alt+Tab on Qt Creator under Linux?

For the most part I very much like Qt Creator, but a few projects I'm working on require me to switch between my editor and my web browser for reference. Qt Creator is currently interpreting Alt+Tab ...
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Alt-tab short cut not working after 19.04 Update

I did an update from 18.04->18.10->19.04 Ubuntu. After the update the switch applications or switch windows functionality is not working. Tried alt-tab and super-tab. I tried to reset the keyboard ...
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AutoHotKey - selectively call AltTabMenu when mouse wheel is pressed

I currently use the following script in order to switch applications with the mouse wheel: MButton::AltTabMenu WheelDown::AltTab WheelUp::ShiftAltTab This allows me to click the mouse wheel, then ...
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Is there a built-in shortcut key for selecting the owner of the currently active form?

I have a main form with two child modeless forms, e.g. all of the forms can be active simultaneously: class MainForm : Form { Form child1; Form child2; public MainForm() { ...
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The system events EVENT_SYSTEM_SWITCHSTART and EVENT_SYSTEM_SWITCHEND works in Windows 7 but not in Windows 10

Added info: When I use my .exe file in Windows 7 everything works as it should. It does not work in Windows 10. And I can't figure out why. Original post: Probably I just need more coffee... ... but ...
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