Alt + tab no longer switches to last window in Windows 11

Anonymous
2023-08-25T00:15:33+00:00

Hi all,

One of the most useful shortcuts I use all the time is not working for me on my new laptop with Windows 11. I used to use ALT + TAB to switch between the current window and the last window I used. Now if I use it it switches between the current window and the first open window (not the most recent). How can I get it so it switches between the two most recently used?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-25T01:24:53+00:00

    Hello CL_9000, how are you doing?

    Welcome to the Microsoft community!

    I'm delighted to offer my assistance at this time.

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    Please consider checking your system's Switch Settings as follows:

    1. Open Windows "Settings" by pressing Windows + I.
    2. Click on "System".
    3. Within the left panel, select "Multitasking".
    4. On the right panel, under "Alt + Tab", ensure that the option selected is "Open windows".
    5. Click "Save".

    By following these steps, you should be able to switch between the two most recently used windows.

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