{"id":47227,"date":"2020-04-27T23:42:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T15:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=47227"},"modified":"2023-10-09T20:06:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T12:06:17","slug":"switch-tasks-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Switch Between Tasks on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Switching between apps or tasks is something we do often on our computers. Windows 10 gives us many ways to switch tasks. But, it can get tricky when using multiple screens or virtual desktops.<\/p>\n<p>Good news, Windows 10 has even better features than older versions to help with multitasking. To make your work smoother, you just need to learn and use these features. This can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-productivity-tips-tricks\/\">increase your work speed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, I will show you all of these features. Plus, I\u2019ll introduce some other tools that can help you switch tasks on Windows 10 faster. Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/automate-windows-10-repetitive-tasks\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Guide to Automating Tasks on Windows 10 for Better Productivity\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Guide to Automating Tasks on Windows 10 for Better Productivity<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/automate-windows-10-repetitive-tasks.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-43588 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/automate-windows-10-repetitive-tasks.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Guide to Automating Tasks on Windows 10 for Better Productivity<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUseful tips and tools to help you automate tasks like deleting old files, emptying recycle bin and making...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Simple Keyboard Shortcuts for Task Switching<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts for task switching. Everyone should know these, whether you\u2019re just starting or you\u2019re an expert.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Using Alt + Tab<\/h3>\n<p>Pressing <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> shows thumbnails of all open apps. To move through them from left to right, press <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> while keeping <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> pressed. Letting go of the <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> key will select the highlighted app. If you change your mind, press <span class=\"key\">Esc<\/span> to exit without selecting any app. And, if you tap these keys quickly, you\u2019ll switch between the current and last used app.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/task-switcher-windows-10.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"449\" alt=\"Simple Task Switching in Windows 10\"><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Using Shift + Alt + Tab<\/h3>\n<p>For switching tasks in reverse, from right to left, press <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span>. If you overshoot a thumbnail, simply press <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> while still in the switcher to go back.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Using Ctrl + Alt + Tab<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"key\">Ctrl<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> opens the task switcher and keeps it open, even if you let go of the keys. You can then pick an app using the arrow keys and select it by pressing <span class=\"key\">Enter<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Using Win + Tab<\/h3>\n<p>Pressing <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> opens the Task View. From here, you can pick a different task, manage virtual desktops, or check out timeline activities. Select a task or virtual desktop by clicking it with the mouse or using arrow keys and then pressing <span class=\"key\">Enter<\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/task-view-windows-10.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"547\" alt=\"Task View Feature in Windows 10\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts for Task Switching<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019re familiar with basic task-switching shortcuts, it\u2019s time to learn some advanced ones for better multitasking.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Switch Between Pinned Apps<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve pinned your favorite apps to the taskbar, press <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + numbers <span class=\"key\">1<\/span> through <span class=\"key\">9<\/span> to open or switch to them. If an app is already open, it\u2019ll come to the front.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if File Explorer is the first app you\u2019ve pinned, pressing <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">1<\/span> will open it if it\u2019s closed, maximize if it\u2019s minimized, and minimize if pressed again.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Switch Between Windows of the Same App<\/h3>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/neosmart.net\/EasySwitch\/\">Easy Window Switcher<\/a> tool lets you switch between windows of the same app using <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">`<\/span> (backtick). This means you don\u2019t have to use <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> to navigate through multiple windows of a single app. Remember to restart your computer after installing to make it work.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Switch Between Apps on a Virtual Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>Windows introduced a feature called virtual desktops, great for organizing apps. For example, you can separate work apps from personal ones.<\/p>\n<p>Use <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> to switch apps on the same virtual desktop. To move an app between virtual desktops without opening Task View, use <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Ctrl<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Left<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Ctrl<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Right<\/span>. The first combo moves apps to the left desktop, and the second to the right one.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Switch Between Apps Across All Virtual Desktops<\/h3>\n<p>By default, <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> won\u2019t let you switch apps across multiple virtual desktops. However, you can change this. Here\u2019s how to switch between apps on every desktop:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>, and select <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Multitasking<\/strong> on the right, and under \u201c<strong>Virtual desktops<\/strong>\u201c, select \u201c<strong>All desktops<\/strong>\u201d from the dropdown next to \u201c<strong>Pressing Alt + Tab shows windows that are open on<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/switch-b-w-apps-virtual-desktops.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1089\" alt=\"Switching Between Apps on All Virtual Desktops in Windows\"><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Switching Between Apps on Different Monitors<\/h3>\n<p>If you use a multi-monitor setup, Windows 10 doesn\u2019t offer a straightforward way to switch apps across screens. However, there are apps that can help you switch between apps more easily on multiple monitors.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Using Dual Monitor Tools<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dualmonitortool.sourceforge.net\/download.html\">Dual Monitor Tools<\/a> is a great solution for users with more than one screen. Its \u201cSwap Screen\u201d feature lets you move apps between screens, so you can keep certain apps on specific monitors. It also has many other features. Here\u2019s how to adjust its settings in \u201cSwap Screen\u201d:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the Dual Monitor Tools icon in the notification area and select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Swap Screen<\/strong>\u201d on the left, then \u201c<strong>Active Window<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<li>Next to \u201c<strong>Move active window to next screen<\/strong>\u201c, click <strong>Change<\/strong>, check \u201c<strong>Enable this Hotkey<\/strong>\u201c, and set your preferred key combination.<\/li>\n<li>Do the same for the \u201c<strong>Move active window to previous screen<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Close<\/strong> to save your settings and exit the options menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/settings-dual-monitor-tools.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"696\" alt=\"Dual Monitor Tools Settings\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can now use your set key combinations to move an active app window to the next or previous monitor. Unlike <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Left<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">Right<\/span>, Dual Monitor Tools keeps the window\u2019s size the same when moving it.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Using VistaSwitcher<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntwind.com\/software\/alttabter\/old-vistaswitcher.html\">VistaSwitcher<\/a> is another task switcher option that displays a list of thumbnails for your running apps. When you press <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span>, it shows a list of all active tasks with their previews. You can scroll through this list by pressing <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> and release it to pick an app. Here\u2019s how to adjust its settings:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open VistaSwitcher by pressing <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>While holding down <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span>, right-click on its screen and choose <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Behavior<\/strong> tab and under Position, pick the monitor of your choice for \u201c<strong>Show VistaSwitcher on<\/strong>\u201c, then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>8. Switching Apps Across All Monitors<\/h3>\n<p>Normally, pressing <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> displays all apps running on every monitor. But if you want to see only the apps on your current monitor, just press <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Personalize Your Task Switcher<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore tools to tweak or even replace the standard task switcher for a customized experience.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Winaero Tweaker<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/winaero.com\">Winaero Tweaker<\/a> is a tool that serves both as a customization utility and a task switcher helper. It can change many hidden task switcher settings. Here are a few recommended adjustments:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the Classic Task Switcher Back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer the older task switcher that displayed open windows as icons (instead of the modern thumbnails), you can revert to it using Winaero Tweaker:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select \u201c<strong>Alt + Tab Appearance<\/strong>\u201d from the <strong>Appearance<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<li>In the panel on the right, tick the box next to \u201c<strong>Enable classic Alt+Tab dialog<\/strong>\u201c. Note: You\u2019ll need to log out and back in to see the change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/enable-classic-task-switcher-winaero-tweaker.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"783\" alt=\"Using Winaero Tweaker to Enable Classic Task Switcher\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Adjust Background Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Change the transparency of the task switcher\u2019s background to either make it see-through or solid:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Alt + Tab Appearance<\/strong>\u201d under the <strong>Appearance<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the slider labeled \u201c<strong>Alt+Tab background transparency<\/strong>\u201c. Setting it to 0 makes it fully transparent, and 100 makes it solid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/adjust-background-transparency-winaero-tweaker.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"419\" alt=\"Adjusting Task Switcher Transparency with Winaero Tweaker\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Control Desktop Brightness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can brighten or darken the desktop background. Set it to 100 to darken completely and 0 to keep it bright:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the <strong>Appearance<\/strong> menu, select \u201c<strong>Alt + Tab Appearance<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<li>In the right panel, adjust the slider for \u201c<strong>Dim Desktop<\/strong>\u201c. A setting of 0 shows the desktop fully, and 100 makes everything but the switcher dark.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/dim-desktop-winaero-tweaker.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"648\" alt=\"Dimming the Desktop using Winaero Tweaker\"><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Alt-Tab Terminator<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntwind.com\/software\/alttabter.html\">Alt-Tab Terminator<\/a> is a great alternative to the usual task switcher. It offers more features than Windows 10\u2019s built-in switcher and provides previews of windows with the ability to manage tasks. This makes it a top choice for those looking for an upgrade.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/alt-tab-terminator-alternative-task-switcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Alt-Tab Terminator - A Better Task Switcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>With this tool, you can close, end, or open apps. It even offers an option to close all open windows at once. Below are some of its customization options:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Switch Out the Default Alt + Tab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can replace the standard task switcher with Alt-Tab Terminator. To do this, click on its bar-icon and select \u201cReplace Alt-Tab\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/replace-alt-tab-alt-tab-terminator.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Using Alt-Tab Terminator to Replace the Default Alt-Tab\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Replace the Win + Tab Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also use Alt-Tab Terminator to replace the Task View (activated by pressing <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span>). To set this, click on the bar-icon and pick the \u201cReplace Win-Tab\u201d option.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/replace-win-tab-alt-tab-terminator.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Using Alt-Tab Terminator to Replace the Win+Tab Function\"><\/figure>\n<p>This is a great choice if you like Alt-Tab Terminator but don\u2019t want to get rid of the standard task switcher. However, remember that the Task View activated by <span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Tab<\/span> offers unique features (like virtual desktops) that Alt-Tab Terminator doesn\u2019t have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maximize to Full Screen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pressing <strong>F11<\/strong> or the full-screen button in the bottom-left corner will make the switcher window take up the whole screen, showing everything in a larger view.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/view-alt-tab-terminator-full-screen.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Using Alt-Tab Terminator in Full Screen\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Create Your Own Shortcuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alt-Tab Terminator lets you set your own keyboard shortcuts for various actions. Click on its bar icon, select <strong>Settings<\/strong>, and in the window that opens, define your desired shortcuts under the \u201c<strong>Hotkeys<\/strong>\u201d section.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/switch-tasks-windows-10\/set-hotkeys-alt-tab-terminator.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1244\" alt=\"Setting Custom Hotkeys in Alt-Tab Terminator\"><\/figure>\n<p>For instance, you can use <span class=\"key\">Alt<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">~<\/span> to open Alt-Tab Terminator. This allows you to continue using both the standard task switcher and Task View without missing out on the features of Alt-Tab Terminator.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Switching between apps or tasks is something we do often on our computers. Windows 10 gives us many ways to switch tasks. But, it can get tricky when using multiple screens or virtual desktops. Good news, Windows 10 has even better features than older versions to help with multitasking. 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