Ubuntu – How to “alt-tab” between windows using Gnome 3

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All of the references I've found for Gnome 3 keyboard shortcuts list that alt+tab switches between applications and alt+` switches between windows (some actually say alt+~, but I think they're mistaken, and I've tried both anyway). Maybe that functionality works for Gnome 3 on Fedora or something, because no matter the key combo I try, nothing will switch between windows except for opening the alt+tab dialog and using arrow keys to navigate it (and at that point it's faster to just use a mouse..).

How do I quickly switch between windows in Gnome 3?

Best Answer

In GNOME 3, you can permanently change Alt+Tab to switch between windows, instead of switching between applications:

  • Open Settings
  • Select Devices->Keyboard
  • Search for "Switch Windows" and enter Alt+Tab as the new shortcut.
  • A dialog will tell you the shortcut is already being used by "Switch Applications", select Replace to confirm.
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