See your open windows with Task View: Windows + Tab
When this helps
Read the idea, learn the key combination and answer a question about when it would help.
Know when and how to see your open windows with task view.
When several windows are open, an overview can make the one you need easier to recognise.
The keys and what happens
Where it works Windows 11
Key names are shown separately, not as a keyboard layout. A + between key boxes means combine them. A box named Plus means the actual Plus key. Follow the steps below for alternatives.
How to use it
Hold the Windows logo key, press Tab, then release both. Task View stays open. Click the window you want once, or use the arrow keys to choose a window and press Enter.
What to watch for
Task View also shows virtual desktops when available. It does not close apps or create screenshots. Press Escape if you simply want to return without choosing.
You can learn this shortcut without pressing it here. The real keys act on your computer or the app you are using.
When would you use it?
You have several similar open windows and want to inspect them before choosing. What would help?
Show an overview of the open windows.
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