How to change the Windows ALT+TAB hotkey to something else?
Solution 1:
You can use AutoHotkey for this purpose:
https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotkeys.htm#AltTabDetail
Please note that Ctrl-Tab is interpreted by many programs to change tabs or Application-internal windows. These programs won't receive the key presses anymore if you follow the steps below.
AutoHotkey is a script interpreter, therefore you need to
- Install AutoHotkey
- Write your own script file (.ahk extension). In your case it just needs to contain one line:
LControl & Tab::AltTab
It tells AutoHotkey that you want to hold down left-control then press tab. - Start your own script. It will show up as a small green icon at the lower left corner and wait for you to press keys.
- Optionally start your script at every Windows reboot. One way to do this is the Autostart folder. Press Windows + R and run this:
shell:startup. In the folder window, place a shortcut to your script file from step 2.
Solution 2:
If you use Windows 10 version 1903 or higher, you can use PowerToys by Microsoft for this task. Its user interface is simple. It has a lot of functionalities, one of which is it allows us to remap keys and shortcuts to other keys/shortcuts.
You can download the installer from release page > "Latest Release" > Scroll to Assests > download PowerToysSetup EXE file
I switched from Mac to Windows and missed how comfortable it was to use Command key for both, to switch between apps and for other shortcuts(Undo/Copy/Paste :D). Now my thumb rests on the Alt key(remapped to Ctrl) and I can perform all shortcuts easily. I used this tool to remap my keyboard shortcuts. Here's a screenshot of my settings:
