English Explanatory Dictionary

Alt-Tab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A keyboard shortcut in Windows that switches between application-level windows, sorted by most recently active.
  2. An equivalent keyboard shortcut that switches between windows or applications, such as Windows-Tab, or Command-Tab on macOS.
verb
  1. To switch between windows or applications by pressing Alt-Tab (or equivalent).
verb
  1. To switch windows in Microsoft Windows.

Word forms

Alt-Tab Alt-Tabs Alt-Tabbing Alt-Tabbed

Etymology

From the Microsoft Windows keyboard sequence Alt + Tab used to switch windows.

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