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Q205530: How to Switch Among Running Programs

Article: Q205530
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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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
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This article describes how to switch among running programs.

MORE INFORMATION
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Press ALT+TAB
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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
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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
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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.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbui 
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Version           : WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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