Microsoft KB Archive/205530

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How to Switch Among Running Programs

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Q205530

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51, 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows 98
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to switch among running programs.

Press ALT+TAB
Pressing ALT+TAB displays a list of running programs. If you release the TAB key and continue holding down the ALT key, the list of programs stays on the screen with a particular program selected. If you continue to hold the ALT key down you can use the TAB key to move through the list of programs. When you release both keys, the program that is currently selected becomes the active program.

Create a Shortcut Key
Right-click your shortcut, and then click Properties. On the Shortcut tab, click in the Shortcut Key box. Press any key and it automatically completes the keystroke needed. For example, if you press N, "CTRL+ALT+N" is automatically inserted. Pressing CTRL+ALT+N then starts this shortcut.

Note that this does not work with Microsoft Word 97.

Use Task Manager
Start Task Manager (the method for starting Task Manager varies, depending on which operating system you are using. Check your operating system's documentation or online Help). On the Application tab, click the program you want, and then click Switch To.

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