Windows 7’s “sticky Windows key + tab combo” feature was removed in Windows 8 and 10.
In Windows 8 and 10, the key combo still works, but it does something different. In Windows 8, the key combo worked the same as in previous versions of Windows, but in Windows 10 it changed some features.
Anyway, in this article, I’ll explain to you how Aero Flip 3D worked in Windows 7 and how the Windows Key and ALT combos now work in Windows 8 and Windows 10. Windows 8 and 10 now include a new way to switch between open apps - the Aero Flip 3D feature. This feature allows you to quickly switch between open apps by using the Windows Key + Tab or Alt + Tab keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, the Aero Flip 3D feature can be disabled in Settings > Personalization > Display. ..
Aero Flip 3D
If you press the ALT + F5 key combo, you get the following display for your files:
You can also use the Windows Key + W key to get a list of all the programs and windows on the taskbar.
ALT + TAB will show small icons instead of previews when you press it.
If Aero Flip 3D is not working in Windows 7, it could also be that you are not using an Aero theme. Right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize. Then select one of the themes under Aero Themes. ..
Windows 8 Switching Between Apps
Windows 8 is a new operating system released by Microsoft. It replaces Windows 7 and introduces new features such as flip 3D and the sliding bars that come out from all sides. ..
In Windows 8, if you press ALT + TAB, you get a thumbnail view of all open programs, which includes desktop apps and the new Windows Store apps that were introduced in Windows 8.
This bar is called the taskbar and it’s located on the left side of the screen. If you press the Windows Key + TAB, you can slide the bar to the right so that it’s in front of your current task.
Secondly, I don’t like the way that Windows 8 slides the taskbar to the left when you open a new window. It makes it difficult to use the taskbar as a navigation bar. Additionally, it’s hard to see what apps are open in a new window because they are all hidden behind the sliding bar on the left side of the screen.
Windows 10 Switching Between Apps
Windows 10 has fixed some of the problems that users had with previous versions of the operating system. You will not be able to experience 3D flip action in Windows 10, but I am not as disappointed about this as I was before. ..
Secondly, if you press ALT + TAB in Windows 10, you can also select the Thumbnails view. This view shows all of your pictures and videos in one big thumbnail.
ALT + TAB will show you all the desktop apps and Windows Store apps that are currently running on your computer. This is a great feature because it makes it easy to find the app you want to use, even if you’re not in the foreground.
Windows 10 allows you to switch between desktops by pressing Window Key + TAB. This key combo remains visible even if you release all the keys, making it easy to switch between your open windows. ..
If you want to switch between desktops, you will need to use the tab key.
If you press the left or right arrow keys, it will let you switch between the different programs on that desktop.
You can press the left and right arrow keys to move through the desktops.
If you press Enter when selecting a different desktop, then it will load the desktop that is currently active for that computer.
To show all the windows that are active for another desktop, you have to press the SPACEBAR key. Then you can press TAB again to get back to the top part of the screen and arrow around to which app you want to select. Then press Enter and you will load that app from that desktop.
Since I use multiple desktops quite a bit, these new key combos are really useful and everything makes much more sense. The SPACEBAR trick wasn’t intuitive, but once you learn it, it makes a world of difference navigating between desktops and apps. Hopefully, that gives you a bit of an idea on how these shortcuts have changed over time. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Enjoy!
