What is Ctrl + Alt + Tab keyboard shortcut for?

This shortcut is used by 12 programs in our database.

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Windows 11 - Use the arrow keys to switch between all open apps

Ubuntu - Switch between currently-open windows in all Workspaces

Ubuntu - Switch between currently-open windows across all workspaces.

GNOME - Switch system controls

GNOME - Give keyboard focus to the top bar. In the Activities overview, switch keyboard focus between the top bar, dash, windows overview, applications list, search field, and message tray. Use the arrow keys to navigate.

Lubuntu (Openbox) - Next window

System tools (3)

LXDE - Window list (sticky)

Linux MetaCity - Forward cycle focus among panels

VMware Workstation 5.0 - Switch among open virtual machines while mouse and keyboard input are grabbed.

Productivity (5)

Openbox - Cycle between panel and desktop windows on the desktop

Thinkorswim - Next sub tab

Avid Pro Tools 2021.6 - Enable or disable Tab to Transients command

Avid Pro Tools 2021.6 - Enable/Disable Tab to Transients

Adobe InDesign 2020 (Windows) - Open/Close all panels in side tabs

Hardware (1)

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard - Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

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Ctrl + Tab + Alt
Alt + Ctrl + Tab
Alt + Tab + Ctrl
Tab + Alt + Ctrl
Tab + Ctrl + Alt
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