Hotkey for switching software (like 3D flip)?


  1. Posts : 11
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    Hotkey for switching software (like 3D flip)?


    Hey guys!

    Just found out something really cool and useful. It's like 3D flip but better, as all the active windows become smaller but are facing forward, which makes it easier to choose the needed one. When you point them with your mouse, it shows the software/folder name.

    I know the alt + tab and win + tab combos, but there has to be some for this one too I guess. Haven't found it even though I tried searching the Interner for hotkey guides.

    The way I found this option was when I was using my Logitech mouse on my laptop, and started customizing the mouse buttons... I found a button command "switch between software", chose it, and found this option out. How can I do the same thing without my mouse, just using some keyboard combo?

    Here's a pic of how it looks. Originally Microsoft Word was on top, after pressing the button all the windows were resized and placed next to each other.

    Thanks in advance guys!
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  2. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Not sure if it helps but you could try Win+T which will bring all active taskbar previews up at 1 time allowing for quick selection of the app/window you want :)


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    EDIT: for some reason it's stopped working...Hmm, looking for solution now

    UPDATE 2: it only shows multiple instances if you have more than 1 windows for the same app open e.g. 3 tabs on IE...

    Sorry
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  3. Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
       #3

    I don't know of one that does exactly what you mention (of course, that doesn't mean there isn't one...), but alt+ctrl+tab is close. It will lock the task switcher open on screen so that you can navigate through the windows with the right/left/down arrows.

    Also, a few links:

    Keyboard shortcuts
    25 Cool Windows 7 Keyboard Tricks That Will Impress Your Friends

    James
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  4. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #4

    This function is called Instant Viewer, and is included with many mouse drivers. I'll have a look later and see if I can put a shortcut on the TaskBar (no promises).
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    Thanks for all your replies guys! Will be waiting for your response dwarf, hope you'll succeed with the shortcut... :)
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  6. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    Sorry, but no luck with the shortcut.
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    Damm, that's too bad to hear! Thanks for trying though... Is there anything I could try to do, search it somewhere or something?
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    Allready found a solution on my own... Just wrote "instant viewer" in google, and found a great software called Switcher. Anyone interested can download it here
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  9. Posts : 31,249
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    Have a look at Switcher

    Switcher for Windows Vista

    Edit - Snap
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