Alt+Esc is a keyboard shortcut often used to switch between windows in the order that they were first opened in Microsoft Windows.

How to use the Alt+Esc keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press the Esc key.

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Alt+Esc in Microsoft Windows

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+Esc switches between open windows in the order that they were first opened.

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The Alt+Esc works best when you only have two or three windows open. If you have more than three windows open, we suggest using Alt+Tab or Windows key+Tab to switch between open windows.

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