While there is no standalone software explicitly named “LikeQuick Switch Window,” the phrasing refers to the Quick Switch Window feature natively found in development environments like Visual Studio Code, or the universal keyboard shortcuts used to rapidly cycle through open tasks across operating systems.
Here is everything you need to know about how these quick-switching features function. 1. VS Code: “Quick Switch Window” vs. “Switch Window”
In Visual Studio Code, there are two distinct commands built into the command palette to jump between different open project windows:
workbench.action.quickSwitchWindow: This allows you to cycle through a list of open VS Code instances. The moment you release the assigned hotkey, it instantly switches to the highlighted window.
workbench.action.switchWindow: This opens a similar menu of active windows, but it requires you to press Enter or click to confirm your choice, keeping the popup open until you do. 2. Built-in Operating System Alternatives
If you are looking to quickly flip between application windows on your computer, both Windows and macOS have powerful built-in “coolswitch” features:
Alt + Tab (Windows) / Command + Tab (Mac): Hold down the first key and tap the second to cycle through your active programs. Releasing the keys instantly brings the highlighted window to the front.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab: On Windows, this opens the window-switching overlay but keeps it frozen on your screen even after you let go of the keys. You can then casually use your arrow keys or mouse to select a window.
Windows Key + Tab: Opens the “Task View” timeline, allowing you to manage virtual desktops and view all open windows side-by-side. 3. Third-Party Extensions (App-Specific Switching)
If you often find yourself drowning in multiple windows of the same application (like five separate Google Chrome windows), you can replicate the macOS style of window switching on Windows using open-source tools like Window-Switcher on GitHub. Once active, it maps a shortcut like Alt + ` (Backtick) to swiftly toggle only between windows belonging to the active application.
To see a live demonstration of how to master these native quick-switching shortcuts on your PC or Mac, watch this quick guide:
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