Any tips or guides for the alt tab function on windows 7?

Question

So as ive messed around with my computers over the years ive noticed that i can use alt+tab in a few different ways. With windows 7 im sure they probably added a few, but im wondering if theres any im missing.
Most if not all the variations ive found on accident.
Heres what i know:
Holding alt after pressing tab will bring up a selection of the windows i can switch to.
Every time i press tab i cycle to the next window.
Is there a function that lets my cycle backwards though? (thats really why im here)
I also know you can use windows key and tab do cycle through each window with a full screen angled view which is kinda cool but impractical in my opinion.

Any tips, ideas or links are appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

Alt+Shift+Tab will go backwards through the open Windows. Windows+Shift+Tab will scroll backwards through the windows presented.

Answer 2

It's good for switching between windows without the mouse

It's also useful in case a teacher/tutor comes round to check if your all working and you need to switch windows without making much (if any) noise quickly.

Answer 3

you can select the option with a mouse too from alt tab. otherwise, dont have "evil things" running. that os horrible english.