Shortcut to switch windows, bringing the newly active window to the top

Solution 1:

⌘ + TAB switches between applications. It brings up last active window of selected application.

Application can have many windows open (or no open window at all). To navigate between application windows:

  • first navigate to desired application using ⌘ + TAB
  • without releasing ⌘ use Up or Down arrow on keyboard to see all open windows of selected application.
  • Use Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to navigate between windows.
  • reaching desired window press Enter to bring it in front