Keyboard shortcut to switch applications (Alt+Tab) isn't working

Question

In Ubuntu 12.04 64Bit, the keyboard shortcut to switch applications (Alt+Tab)is not working

I have done a Full Update/Upgrade.
Keyboard Layout: US
Format: US
Input Source: US
GUI: Gnome Classic

Does any know how to fix this?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 03:22

Workaround until the bug is addressed:

Install & run ccsm:

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager && ccsm
Enable 'Application Switcher' under 'Window Management'

This worked for me

(note that I'm using Linux Mint 13 Maya + 'Gnome Classic' session)

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered May 16 '12 at 20:59

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Launch the "keyboard" app from the Dash, and go to the "Shortcuts" tab. See if your shortcut is well configured.

It is located under the "Navigation" category and named as "Switch applications".

answered May 16 '12 at 20:59

Agmenor

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 01 '12 at 13:28

Download and run CCSM. After opening it, go to Ubuntu Unity Plugin > Switcher (top tab) > Key to start the switcher

Erase/edit whatever keys it says there (change it to anything else). Then click on the right button to Reset it to Tab.

If that doesn't work, you definitely have a system bug, or a faulty keyboard.

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