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Switch to another application

CmdTab

Mac Desktop app macOS

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In macOS, Cmd + Tab will switch to another application. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Open applications

Where this comes from

Mac keyboard shortcuts

Documentation checked on 2026-09-11. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

The same task in other apps

Switch to another application Ubuntu Alt + Tab
Switch to another window Windows 11 Alt + Tab

More macOS shortcuts

Cycle this app’s windows Cmd + `
Hide the front application’s windows Cmd + H
Minimize the front window Cmd + M
Open screenshot and recording controls Cmd + Shift + 5
Create an empty Finder folder Cmd + Shift + N
Enter a Finder folder path Cmd + Shift + G
Preview a selected Finder item Space
Choose emoji or other characters Ctrl + Cmd + Space

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