Is there a Mac keyboard shortcut that lets you switch between screens within the same program?

Question

I like the Command+Tab shortcut that allows you to quickly switch between programs, but wonder if there is a shortcut that lets you do this, for example, between different Safari windows? I have my corners set up so that I can move my mouse to the corner and see all open windows, but I am looking specifically for a keyboard shortcut.

Thanks!

Answer 1

If you look in the "Window" option of the Menu Bar, for apps that support it (like Finder, Safari, Xcode, etc.) The command is Command+Tilde. (The character above the tab key) This allows you to switch between (or "Cycle Through Windows" as stated in the Window drop down) the windows currently open in the given application.



As an extensive user of multiple Safari, Finder, and Xcode windows, this keyboard shortcut becomes very useful. :)



To clarify, to switch between tabs in Safari, it's Control+Tab and Control+Shift+Tab.

Answer 2

Yes there are.



In Safari, to switch between different Safari windows you can use the Next Tab and Previous Tab commands to navigate between tabs.



To move forward to the NEXT tab, use this keyboard combination:

Apple Command + Shift + ]





To move backward to the PREVIOUS tab, use this keyboard combination:

Apple Command + Shift +[





You can also find these keyboard shortcuts in Safari, going to the Safari menu bar at the top of your screen, and select the "Windows" tab. You will see the various tab commands there.



I have provided a screen shot below, giving you an idea of how to verify the text command as well as the symbology, of the specific keyboard shortcut function in any specific application you want to use. I use Safari to exemplify this point.



This applies to any application, for present (and future tense) in which you are seeking a specific keyboard combination or shortcut to execute. It is also depended upon that application, if it even supports the keyboard shortcut you desire to use; always take a moment to browse the menu bar of that specific application and more times than not, you will find what you are looking for.



I hope this has proved helpful to you!



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Answer 3

Yes, there is.

It depends on you, though--by this I mean that you can go into System Preferences and set it up this way. Follow these steps:



1. Open System Preferences.

2. Go to Dashboard & Exposé.

3. Under Keyboard Shortcuts (second half of the window).

4. Where it says "All Windows", select whichever option you want to use.

5. Whichever you select, when you press that button on the keyboard, then you will be able to see all windows.



Hope this is what you were looking for!!

Answer 4

Hello Amy,



Have you tried going up to your Help menu? Just type Spaces and you’ll get a list of subjects including, “Working faster with Spaces”. Double-click on that, and it will give you a listing of keyboard shortcuts.



Like the Command+Tab to switch between applicaitons, use the F8 key to show all of your windows at once. You can press the Ctrl key plus whatever number the space screen is and that one will come up.



This, and other keyboard shortcuts are on that list. Best of luck.



--Rick

Answer 5

For switching between multiple windows of the same program, you would use:



command + `



(the key to the very left of the 1 key)

Answer 6

Command + shift + left/right arrow

lets you cycle through "tabs" on

Safari.

Command + shift + tilde(~) cycles

through windows on Safari



Each program, unfortunately,

will be different.

Answer 7

command-shift-left and command-shift-right. It should be different for every application you do that in. Often if there are multiple panes for an application you use tab and tab and cursor keys.

Answer 8

dont think there is.

Answer 9

not that i know of :(