• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Tutorials and fixes for smartphone, gadget, and computer problems

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Browsers
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iPhone
    • Linux
    • macOS
    • Office
    • Reviews
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About
Linux Mint: How to Configure How Alt-Tab Works

Linux Mint: How to Configure How Alt-Tab Works

December 3, 2020 by Mel Hawthorne 1 Comment

Alt + Tab is the standard shortcut across many operating systems to switch between open windows. Linux Mint supports it, too, and allows you to configure the options a little to your personal preferences. To configure the Alt + Tab options in Linux Mint, press the Super key, then type “Windows” and hit enter.

Set up How Alt-Tab Function

Tip: The “Super” key is the name that many Linux distributions use to refer to the Windows key or the Apple “Command” key while avoiding any risk of trademark issues.

Press the Super key, then type “Windows” and hit enter.

Once you’re in the “Windows” options, switch to the “Alt-tab” tab. Here the first option configures how the window switcher preview works when you press and hold Alt when using Alt + Tab. There is a range of options, of which the two marked “(3D)” will require more graphics processing power. All options should be fine, even on integrated graphics. If you’re running a Linux Mint virtual machine with software rendering, the 3D options could cause some stuttering.

You can change the appearance of the window list when holding Alt after pressing Alt + Tab.

Primary Monitor Options

“Display the alt-tab switcher on the primary monitor instead of on the active one” is used to force the preview of open windows to appear on the primary monitor rather than on the monitor with the currently active window. “Move minimized windows to the end of the alt-tab switcher” specifically moves windows that have been minimized to the end of the queue. This may be helpful if you only want to switch through open windows. Alternatively, it could be annoying if you’re wanting to cycle through your most recent windows.

The “Delay before displaying the alt-tab switcher (milliseconds) allows you to pick how long you have to hold Alt after pressing Alt + Tab for the window switcher to appear. The default value of 100 milliseconds is pretty good, any less than that. It becomes difficult to tap Alt + Tab to switch back to the last window without popping up. Any more than that means you have to wait longer than necessary.

“Show windows from all workspaces” is used to toggle whether you only want to be able to tab between windows in your current workspace. Or between all windows in all workspaces.

Tip: Switching to a window in a different workspace will automatically switch you to that workspace, rather than pulling the selected window to your current workspace.

You can also configure where the Alt + Tab switcher is shown, how fast it appears, and if it shows windows from all workplaces.

You Might Also Like

  • Linux Mint: How to Configure Workspaces
    Linux Mint: How to Configure Workspaces
  • Linux Mint: How to Configure Your Output Resolution
    Linux Mint: How to Configure Your Output Resolution
  • Linux Mint: How to Configure a Background Slideshow
    Linux Mint: How to Configure a Background Slideshow
  • Linux Mint: How to Configure the Bottom Panel
    Linux Mint: How to Configure the Bottom Panel
  • Linux Mint: How to Configure Default Applications
    Linux Mint: How to Configure Default Applications
  • Linux Mint: How to Configure the Menu Applet
    Linux Mint: How to Configure the Menu Applet

Filed Under: Linux

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Richard sikes says

    December 3, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    I can’t get my email I just moved to a new tablet don’t make this so complicated I am old help me!

Did this help? Let us know!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • 9 Best iMovie Equivalents for Windows 11
  • How to Fix Outlook Disconnected from Server Error: Top 11 Methods
  • 3 Ways to Choose All Files in a Folder – Windows 11
  • Apple TV+: How to Erase a Show From the Up Next List
  • How to Change the Profile Picture on Disney+
  • Local Security Policy: What Is It and How to Open It in Windows 11
  • How to Create and Erase an Alarm in Windows 11
  • 10 Best NAS Storage Device for Home and Professional Use

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

You May Also Like

  • Linux

© Copyright 2023 Guiding Tech Media · All Rights Reserved · Privacy