Windows 11: Alt+Tab bolder border?

Anonymous
2022-03-18T20:13:13+00:00

When using Alt+Tab is there any way to make the "selected window" line, a bit bolder or noticeable? its hard to see which one is the selected one.

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@CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2022-03-18T20:25:41+00:00

I know you can change the color of the outline, but I'm not certain about a way to change the thickness.

The color can be changed from Settings > Personalization > Color > Accent Color.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-23T08:08:32+00:00

    To you perhaps. I'm 56 and wear glasses. I can't see it. Are you? its visibility or otherwise is a matter of opinion. In my opinion, it's not visible. Perhaps you can see it just fine but the fact that I and obviously lots of other people raise this issue proves it's a problem. Stupid comment.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-23T06:23:00+00:00

    Running version 22H2 Build 22621.1343, the Alt+Tab border is visible enough.

    FWIW, my Settings > Personalization > Colors are:

    mode: Light

    Transparency effect: On

    Accent color: Manual > Dark gray

    Show accent color on title bars and windows borders: Off

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-22T19:24:28+00:00

    Didn't work for me. I wish I could go back to previous windows where Alt-tab was visible and I don't need round corners on windows. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-07T22:20:37+00:00

    I just upgraded to Win 11 two days ago, and I CANNOT change the alt-tab outline. Changing the accent color has no effect. And why would I even have to do this? Was it too difficult for Microsoft to design a UI that easy for everyone to see? How about if the selected icon is much larger and stands out? Or how about a thick, multi-colored (dark and light), or dare I say it, blinking, outline? Who would think that a thin, black outline is good enough? Fire the UI lead!!

    This is highly annoying!

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