How to ungroup windows on Unity task switcher?
I'm playing with ubuntu 12.04, precise pangolin, and there's an issue I can't see how to solve.
If I have three instances of, let's say, Firefox, in the switcher appears a single Firefox icon, I have to wait something like a second for it to open so that I can finally choose the one I'm looking for
I tried with compiz-settings
and the unity plugin but couldn't find an option to ungroup Windows.
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I'm playing with ubuntu 12.04, precise pangolin, and there's an issue I can't see how to solve.
If I have three instances of, let's say, Firefox, in the switcher appears a single Firefox icon, I have to wait something like a second for it to open so that I can finally choose the one I'm looking for
I tried with compiz-settings
and the unity plugin but couldn't find an option to ungroup Windows.
unity 12.04 application-switcher
1
aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
4
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
1
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
1
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10
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I'm playing with ubuntu 12.04, precise pangolin, and there's an issue I can't see how to solve.
If I have three instances of, let's say, Firefox, in the switcher appears a single Firefox icon, I have to wait something like a second for it to open so that I can finally choose the one I'm looking for
I tried with compiz-settings
and the unity plugin but couldn't find an option to ungroup Windows.
unity 12.04 application-switcher
I'm playing with ubuntu 12.04, precise pangolin, and there's an issue I can't see how to solve.
If I have three instances of, let's say, Firefox, in the switcher appears a single Firefox icon, I have to wait something like a second for it to open so that I can finally choose the one I'm looking for
I tried with compiz-settings
and the unity plugin but couldn't find an option to ungroup Windows.
unity 12.04 application-switcher
unity 12.04 application-switcher
edited 13 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
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asked Apr 21 '12 at 14:29
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aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
4
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
1
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
1
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10
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show 1 more comment
1
aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
4
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
1
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
1
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10
1
1
aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
4
4
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
1
1
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
1
1
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10
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You can also press alt + ` (the key above Tab) to switch between instances of the current application.
8
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
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Press down arrow while holding alt+tab to view list of windows for current application.
5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
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To get all windows expanded from the beginning in a single list while switching with ALT-TAB I've gone to CompizConfig -> Windows Management -> Static Application Switcher (enabled this): Dialog popped up, I selected to solve the conflicts, in any of the question pop ups I've hit the most rightest button to deactivate the conflicting button. Thats all.
(To get back to Unity behaviour, goto CompizConfig -> Desktop -> Unity Plugin -> Switcher (tab) -> reset all settings with the x buttons at the right)
EDIT: You have to have the compiz-plugins package installed in order to access the Static Application Switcher plugin.
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
add a comment |
This question is a bit old, but Unity has still the same problem. The solution is hidden in the Compiz Plugins:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Start ccsm
(the Compiz Config Settings Manager) and find
- Desktop ► Ubuntu Unity Plugin ► Switcher (tab)
Disable the key combinations for next and previous windows Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab, by editing the key and deleting its contents.
Next, pick a different application switcher. Best for the purpose seems to be the "Static Application Switcher". You can find it by going back and performing a search (with the Filter).
Enable its key combinations for next and previous windows by clicking on Disabled. Then you will be asked and you can input Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab.
Close sscm
and now you have one icon for each open window in the application switcher, no annoying grouping anymore.
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumedccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Runccsm
as your regular user account.
– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
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Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo > Done!
I am using Ubuntu 17.10.
Its that simple
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
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As of Ubuntu 16, you can also press Start + W, which will bring this:
It's faster than alt+tab task switcher and doesn't group windows.
add a comment |
Just hover during alt-tab. It will expand the group windows with previews of each window.
I was informed for one of my questions that "feature requests" are "wishlist bugs". This is how I responded.
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
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If using Gnome Desktop, you can use extension name: Alternatetab
add a comment |
I found a simple and beautiful solution that works on Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark). Follow this tutorial and alt-tab
will switch between all windows (no app grouping). It also changes the visual appearance of the switcher. Now all you open windows will display in a 3d carousel.
The tutorial basically makes you install the GNOME Shell Extension on your browser and from there an you can install apps that will manage alt-tabbing. The one I choose is: coverflow-alt-tab
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
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You can also press alt + ` (the key above Tab) to switch between instances of the current application.
8
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
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show 1 more comment
You can also press alt + ` (the key above Tab) to switch between instances of the current application.
8
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
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show 1 more comment
You can also press alt + ` (the key above Tab) to switch between instances of the current application.
You can also press alt + ` (the key above Tab) to switch between instances of the current application.
edited Oct 28 '14 at 18:36
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answered Apr 27 '12 at 16:01
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I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
|
show 1 more comment
8
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
8
8
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
I like this because I can do it with one hand.
– Jay Bazuzi
May 1 '12 at 5:38
12
12
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
@JayBazuzi images.wikia.com/vampirediaries/images/1/11/… :P
– Cedric Reichenbach
Jul 16 '13 at 9:54
2
2
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
yes, this works but it doesn't ungroup. an ungrouped switcher recognises that just because a file is in the same application doesn't mean that it relates to the same task eg task 1 = (PDF1, Writer doc 1), task 2 = (PDF2, gedit, Writer doc 2). The application grouping just gets in the way of this.
– jdpipe
Jul 25 '16 at 1:01
1
1
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
This is the next best thing I've found without downloading any other packages.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:57
1
1
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
This is the best solution without changing any Ubuntu settings or adding packages. However, if you want a single key combo solution, please see this answer instead: askubuntu.com/a/996121/870682
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:42
|
show 1 more comment
Press down arrow while holding alt+tab to view list of windows for current application.
5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
add a comment |
Press down arrow while holding alt+tab to view list of windows for current application.
5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
add a comment |
Press down arrow while holding alt+tab to view list of windows for current application.
Press down arrow while holding alt+tab to view list of windows for current application.
answered Apr 21 '12 at 14:40
RiatecheRiateche
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5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
add a comment |
5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
5
5
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
That works but it's pretty cumbersome. I've never had this annoying task switching problem in Windows.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:13
1
1
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
You can also just Alt-Tab to the one with multiple and wait for 3 seconds and it will ungroup them and then you can Alt-Tab through them. Neither of these are ideal solutions, though.
– Kenmore
Mar 14 '17 at 21:55
1
1
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
Yay! I love waiting 3 seconds every time I switch tasks.
– user48956
Nov 28 '18 at 17:10
add a comment |
To get all windows expanded from the beginning in a single list while switching with ALT-TAB I've gone to CompizConfig -> Windows Management -> Static Application Switcher (enabled this): Dialog popped up, I selected to solve the conflicts, in any of the question pop ups I've hit the most rightest button to deactivate the conflicting button. Thats all.
(To get back to Unity behaviour, goto CompizConfig -> Desktop -> Unity Plugin -> Switcher (tab) -> reset all settings with the x buttons at the right)
EDIT: You have to have the compiz-plugins package installed in order to access the Static Application Switcher plugin.
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
add a comment |
To get all windows expanded from the beginning in a single list while switching with ALT-TAB I've gone to CompizConfig -> Windows Management -> Static Application Switcher (enabled this): Dialog popped up, I selected to solve the conflicts, in any of the question pop ups I've hit the most rightest button to deactivate the conflicting button. Thats all.
(To get back to Unity behaviour, goto CompizConfig -> Desktop -> Unity Plugin -> Switcher (tab) -> reset all settings with the x buttons at the right)
EDIT: You have to have the compiz-plugins package installed in order to access the Static Application Switcher plugin.
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
add a comment |
To get all windows expanded from the beginning in a single list while switching with ALT-TAB I've gone to CompizConfig -> Windows Management -> Static Application Switcher (enabled this): Dialog popped up, I selected to solve the conflicts, in any of the question pop ups I've hit the most rightest button to deactivate the conflicting button. Thats all.
(To get back to Unity behaviour, goto CompizConfig -> Desktop -> Unity Plugin -> Switcher (tab) -> reset all settings with the x buttons at the right)
EDIT: You have to have the compiz-plugins package installed in order to access the Static Application Switcher plugin.
To get all windows expanded from the beginning in a single list while switching with ALT-TAB I've gone to CompizConfig -> Windows Management -> Static Application Switcher (enabled this): Dialog popped up, I selected to solve the conflicts, in any of the question pop ups I've hit the most rightest button to deactivate the conflicting button. Thats all.
(To get back to Unity behaviour, goto CompizConfig -> Desktop -> Unity Plugin -> Switcher (tab) -> reset all settings with the x buttons at the right)
EDIT: You have to have the compiz-plugins package installed in order to access the Static Application Switcher plugin.
edited Nov 19 '13 at 9:22
Community♦
1
1
answered Feb 16 '13 at 20:57
Hartmut P.Hartmut P.
419410
419410
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
add a comment |
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
4
4
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
Yes, thanks, unity switcher sucks.
– pylover
Aug 31 '15 at 12:46
1
1
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
The static switcher looks crappy, but this works. Also, C4L's answer is clearer.
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:19
add a comment |
This question is a bit old, but Unity has still the same problem. The solution is hidden in the Compiz Plugins:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Start ccsm
(the Compiz Config Settings Manager) and find
- Desktop ► Ubuntu Unity Plugin ► Switcher (tab)
Disable the key combinations for next and previous windows Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab, by editing the key and deleting its contents.
Next, pick a different application switcher. Best for the purpose seems to be the "Static Application Switcher". You can find it by going back and performing a search (with the Filter).
Enable its key combinations for next and previous windows by clicking on Disabled. Then you will be asked and you can input Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab.
Close sscm
and now you have one icon for each open window in the application switcher, no annoying grouping anymore.
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumedccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Runccsm
as your regular user account.
– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
add a comment |
This question is a bit old, but Unity has still the same problem. The solution is hidden in the Compiz Plugins:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Start ccsm
(the Compiz Config Settings Manager) and find
- Desktop ► Ubuntu Unity Plugin ► Switcher (tab)
Disable the key combinations for next and previous windows Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab, by editing the key and deleting its contents.
Next, pick a different application switcher. Best for the purpose seems to be the "Static Application Switcher". You can find it by going back and performing a search (with the Filter).
Enable its key combinations for next and previous windows by clicking on Disabled. Then you will be asked and you can input Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab.
Close sscm
and now you have one icon for each open window in the application switcher, no annoying grouping anymore.
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumedccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Runccsm
as your regular user account.
– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
add a comment |
This question is a bit old, but Unity has still the same problem. The solution is hidden in the Compiz Plugins:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Start ccsm
(the Compiz Config Settings Manager) and find
- Desktop ► Ubuntu Unity Plugin ► Switcher (tab)
Disable the key combinations for next and previous windows Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab, by editing the key and deleting its contents.
Next, pick a different application switcher. Best for the purpose seems to be the "Static Application Switcher". You can find it by going back and performing a search (with the Filter).
Enable its key combinations for next and previous windows by clicking on Disabled. Then you will be asked and you can input Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab.
Close sscm
and now you have one icon for each open window in the application switcher, no annoying grouping anymore.
This question is a bit old, but Unity has still the same problem. The solution is hidden in the Compiz Plugins:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Start ccsm
(the Compiz Config Settings Manager) and find
- Desktop ► Ubuntu Unity Plugin ► Switcher (tab)
Disable the key combinations for next and previous windows Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab, by editing the key and deleting its contents.
Next, pick a different application switcher. Best for the purpose seems to be the "Static Application Switcher". You can find it by going back and performing a search (with the Filter).
Enable its key combinations for next and previous windows by clicking on Disabled. Then you will be asked and you can input Alt+Tab and Shift+Alt+Tab.
Close sscm
and now you have one icon for each open window in the application switcher, no annoying grouping anymore.
edited Sep 4 '17 at 10:46
aalaap
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1747
answered Jun 10 '16 at 18:23
C14LC14L
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26925
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumedccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Runccsm
as your regular user account.
– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
add a comment |
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumedccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Runccsm
as your regular user account.
– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
How is this answer conceptually different from Hartmut's?
– Dan Dascalescu
Jun 25 '16 at 21:20
1
1
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
This is the better answer, as it says that next/prev windows have different combos and therefore need to be changed.
– Albus Dumbledore
Jan 18 '17 at 22:05
Just a note: I assumed
ccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Run ccsm
as your regular user account.– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
Just a note: I assumed
ccsm
had to be run as root, but this is in fact NOT the case. Run ccsm
as your regular user account.– Alex
Jan 27 '17 at 17:22
add a comment |
Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo > Done!
I am using Ubuntu 17.10.
Its that simple
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
add a comment |
Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo > Done!
I am using Ubuntu 17.10.
Its that simple
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
add a comment |
Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo > Done!
I am using Ubuntu 17.10.
Its that simple
Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo > Done!
I am using Ubuntu 17.10.
Its that simple
answered Jan 15 '18 at 11:11
nwillonwillo
16112
16112
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
add a comment |
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
5
5
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
Tested with 18.04, I replaced the Alt + Tab... it works!
– jahuuar
Jul 25 '18 at 9:33
1
1
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
This worked great for me. Thanks!
– Kevin H. Lin
Jul 28 '18 at 18:43
1
1
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
This is the best solution for a permanent, single key combo solution, which may or may not be what the OP wanted. Note that if you do decide to go back to the default method of application switching, simply disable the "Switch Windows" key combo, then the "Switch Application" key combo will be reactivated.
– iND
Sep 12 '18 at 12:40
add a comment |
As of Ubuntu 16, you can also press Start + W, which will bring this:
It's faster than alt+tab task switcher and doesn't group windows.
add a comment |
As of Ubuntu 16, you can also press Start + W, which will bring this:
It's faster than alt+tab task switcher and doesn't group windows.
add a comment |
As of Ubuntu 16, you can also press Start + W, which will bring this:
It's faster than alt+tab task switcher and doesn't group windows.
As of Ubuntu 16, you can also press Start + W, which will bring this:
It's faster than alt+tab task switcher and doesn't group windows.
edited Jan 17 '18 at 17:16
answered Jan 17 '18 at 13:57
maawmaaw
17114
17114
add a comment |
add a comment |
Just hover during alt-tab. It will expand the group windows with previews of each window.
I was informed for one of my questions that "feature requests" are "wishlist bugs". This is how I responded.
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
add a comment |
Just hover during alt-tab. It will expand the group windows with previews of each window.
I was informed for one of my questions that "feature requests" are "wishlist bugs". This is how I responded.
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
add a comment |
Just hover during alt-tab. It will expand the group windows with previews of each window.
I was informed for one of my questions that "feature requests" are "wishlist bugs". This is how I responded.
Just hover during alt-tab. It will expand the group windows with previews of each window.
I was informed for one of my questions that "feature requests" are "wishlist bugs". This is how I responded.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
1
answered Apr 21 '12 at 14:52
RobotHumansRobotHumans
23k362104
23k362104
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
add a comment |
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
1
1
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
thanks for the tip, but in this question I found that for feature request / wishlist bug, there was this site brainstorm.ubuntu.com, I've just registred and I'm waiting for the email...
– opensas
Apr 28 '12 at 15:43
add a comment |
If using Gnome Desktop, you can use extension name: Alternatetab
add a comment |
If using Gnome Desktop, you can use extension name: Alternatetab
add a comment |
If using Gnome Desktop, you can use extension name: Alternatetab
If using Gnome Desktop, you can use extension name: Alternatetab
answered Sep 26 '17 at 6:37
NothingCtrlNothingCtrl
11914
11914
add a comment |
add a comment |
I found a simple and beautiful solution that works on Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark). Follow this tutorial and alt-tab
will switch between all windows (no app grouping). It also changes the visual appearance of the switcher. Now all you open windows will display in a 3d carousel.
The tutorial basically makes you install the GNOME Shell Extension on your browser and from there an you can install apps that will manage alt-tabbing. The one I choose is: coverflow-alt-tab
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
add a comment |
I found a simple and beautiful solution that works on Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark). Follow this tutorial and alt-tab
will switch between all windows (no app grouping). It also changes the visual appearance of the switcher. Now all you open windows will display in a 3d carousel.
The tutorial basically makes you install the GNOME Shell Extension on your browser and from there an you can install apps that will manage alt-tabbing. The one I choose is: coverflow-alt-tab
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
add a comment |
I found a simple and beautiful solution that works on Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark). Follow this tutorial and alt-tab
will switch between all windows (no app grouping). It also changes the visual appearance of the switcher. Now all you open windows will display in a 3d carousel.
The tutorial basically makes you install the GNOME Shell Extension on your browser and from there an you can install apps that will manage alt-tabbing. The one I choose is: coverflow-alt-tab
I found a simple and beautiful solution that works on Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark). Follow this tutorial and alt-tab
will switch between all windows (no app grouping). It also changes the visual appearance of the switcher. Now all you open windows will display in a 3d carousel.
The tutorial basically makes you install the GNOME Shell Extension on your browser and from there an you can install apps that will manage alt-tabbing. The one I choose is: coverflow-alt-tab
edited Feb 6 '18 at 19:22
answered Feb 6 '18 at 15:19
pecpec
1013
1013
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
add a comment |
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
Summary: install this package and a plugin for chrome, firefox or opera. Go here to turn on the alt-tab extension. If you want to configure it, GNOME Tweaks
– dwurf
May 4 '18 at 4:20
add a comment |
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aking1012, riateche, thanks a lot for your answers, I as already aware of that, I'm just trying to avoid the hover or the alt-down stuff and just get back to thre previous behaviour
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 19:39
not a problem, i just don't think it's going to happen. it's a feature not a bug
– RobotHumans
Apr 21 '12 at 21:03
4
if you want to work between two open firefox, for example, it's kind of annoying, can't it be configured?
– opensas
Apr 21 '12 at 22:52
1
your other question is another way of asking this one, if you're working with multiple desktops(like I am) and you have multiple windows for an application open(like I do) then alt-tab immediately opens the most recently focused window for a given application. it's starting to sound like complaining
– RobotHumans
Apr 22 '12 at 1:14
1
See also How to get previous behaviour of alt-tab task switcher in 11.10 - seems like this is a a dup.
– nealmcb
Apr 30 '12 at 16:10