3 Signs You’re Overusing ⌘ + Tab (and What to Do Instead)

⌘ + Tab is fine—until it isn't. Once your workflow expands to 6+ apps, this shortcut becomes a bottleneck.

Here are three signs you're stuck in the Tab Tunnel—and how to escape.

1. You Cycle Past the Same App Twice

If you hit Tab four times to get to Terminal, you’re losing time every switch.

Fix: Direct shortcuts with Assignee = one tap and done.

2. You Forget Which App Comes Next

⌘ + Tab relies on recency, not logic. It’s not designed for multitaskers.

Fix: Map apps by priority or category with custom hotkeys.

3. You Accidentally Open the Wrong App

Fast switching often causes misfires. That’s more interruption, more frustration.

Fix: Use app-specific shortcuts with built-in feedback in Assignee.

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Better Way: Assignee-Based Switching

Instead of: ⌘ + Tab → Tab → Tab → Oops, too far

Use: Control + Tab, 1 → Instant

Conclusion

⌘ + Tab is useful in a pinch. But if you want to work smarter, not harder—Assignee gives you control over how, when, and where you switch.