In Windows 10/11, which shortcut key combination allows a user to cycle through apps on the Taskbar in the order they are pinned?

Question

In Windows 10/11, which shortcut key combination allows a user to cycle through apps on the Taskbar in the order they are pinned?

1. A. Windows Key + Tab
2. B. Alt + Tab
3. C. Windows Key + T (Correct answer)
4. D. Ctrl + Alt + Tab

Correct Answer

Option C — Windows Key + T

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Windows Key + T.

Key Points

• Windows Key + T cycles through the applications on the Taskbar in the order they are pinned, showing a preview of each as it is highlighted.
• The distractors do something different:
  • Alt + Tab switches between open windows in most-recently-used order
  • Windows Key + Tab opens Task View, showing all windows and virtual desktops
  • Ctrl + Alt + Tab opens the window switcher and keeps it on screen without holding keys

Additional Information

• Related Taskbar shortcuts: Windows Key + number launches or switches to the app in that Taskbar position, and Windows Key + Shift + number opens a new instance of it.
• Other frequently tested Windows shortcuts: Win + D (show desktop), Win + E (File Explorer), Win + L (lock), Win + R (Run), Win + I (Settings), Win + PrtScn (save a screenshot).
• Win + Ctrl + D creates a virtual desktop and Win + Ctrl + arrow moves between them.
• Shortcut questions reward learning by function group — window management, navigation, system — rather than as an unordered list.