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  1. Posts : 34
    MS 10
       #1

    alt-tab stopped working


    So my alt-tab function just stopped working. I've had this computer with Windows10 for over 3 years, bought it new with Windows 10. Worked fine until a few weeks ago... Windows update?????????

    Any help would be appreciated
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  2. Posts : 516
    Windows 10 Professional 64bit
       #2

    Hi and Welcome to TenForums!

    The function stopped working? What applications have you had open when you try it? Does it work in Safe Mode?
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  3. Posts : 34
    MS 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Masterchiefxx17 said:
    Hi and Welcome to TenForums!

    The function stopped working? What applications have you had open when you try it? Does it work in Safe Mode?
    When I say "function" I mean it doesn't toggle between the apps that I have open. I typically have my browser (firefox), Excel, Word and/or Outlook. Haven't tried it in Safe Mode. Also, "tab" stopped working, normally use it to go from one field to the next.

    thanks for responding....
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  4. Posts : 21
    Windoze 10 Pro
       #4

    Sounds like your tab key is broken! Time for a new keyboard maybe?
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  5. Posts : 7,254
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
       #5

    If you have a spare keyboard, try it with that connected to make sure.
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  6. Posts : 3,275
    Win10
       #6

    Also try toggling the Alt+Tab setting (All Desktops and Only the desktop I'm using) through Option One in this tutorial:

    Select Desktops to Show Open Windows in ALT+TAB in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
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  7. Posts : 34
    MS 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Sorry all. I have an hp PAVILION laptop.
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  8. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
       #8

    Does the tab key work anywhere, like Word?
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  9. Posts : 34
    MS 10
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Ztruker said:
    Does the tab key work anywhere, like Word?
    Interesting that you should ask.... As a mater of fact it does not. I have another problem in word that just started, I have a SUM function in a cell and no mater what I change in the cells referenced in the SUM, it doesn't change, if I open a new spread sheet I can insert a SUM function and it works properly but the tab doesn't work there either.

    Very frustrating that I have been using this computer, purchased around 3 years ago and now all of sudden these strange things start happening.....
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  10. Posts : 34
    MS 10
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Sorry.... I read Excel instead of Word... TAB does not work in Word.
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