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How to Switch Between Apps Faster Using Just the Keyboard

Jamie Chen

Jamie Chen

UX designer and productivity enthusiast.

6 min read
How to Switch Between Apps Faster Using Just the Keyboard

Using only your keyboard to switch apps sounds ideal—but most people are still stuck with ⌘ + Tab.

Assignee offers a faster, cleaner alternative.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Set your Assignee shortcut (e.g. Ctrl + Tab)
  2. Assign keys: D = VSCode, S = Slack, T = Terminal
  3. Press Ctrl + Tab → key. Instant switch.

Why It’s Faster

  • No Enter required
  • No cycling past icons
  • No visual scanning

Final Thought

If your fingers never leave home row, neither should your workflow. Assignee keeps it all tight.

Boost Your Productivity with Assignee

Ready to take your app switching to the next level? Try Assignee today.