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Syntax_One
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August 30, 2023
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Changing a Shortcut

  • August 30, 2023
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Is there a way to change ctrl + tab for something else? Thank you!

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    As mentioned before, the "Move focus to next window"shortcut doesn't work on my machine with Photoshop (it just goes to Photoshop's Application frame).

     

    I want the same shortcut for all my applications because it helps my workflow.

     

    Therefore, I need to change the ctrl + tab shortcut in Photoshop for the same one I use with "Move focus to next window", but I can't find where to change the ctrl + tab shortcut in Photoshop (Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts).

     

    Thank you!


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    Therefore, I need to change the ctrl + tab shortcut in Photoshop for the same one I use with "Move focus to next window"

    Not possible. (edit: at current at least)

    Also I expect the OS shortcut would take precedence anyway. 

     

    I recommend you abandon using the Application Frame altogether. 

    Does the »Move focus …«-shortcut work as expected when you work with proper floating windows in Photoshop? 

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    Syntax_One
    Syntax_OneAuthor
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    September 7, 2023

    So is there a way to change ctrl + tab for something else? Thank you!

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    September 7, 2023

    I guess I don’t understand your problem. 

     

    If the shortcut works in Photoshop – fine. 

    If you prefer using the OS’ »Move focus to next window« instead – what is the problem exactly? 

      Syntax_One
      Syntax_OneAuthor
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      September 7, 2023

      As mentioned before, the "Move focus to next window"shortcut doesn't work on my machine with Photoshop (it just goes to Photoshop's Application frame).

       

      I want the same shortcut for all my applications because it helps my workflow.

       

      Therefore, I need to change the ctrl + tab shortcut in Photoshop for the same one I use with "Move focus to next window", but I can't find where to change the ctrl + tab shortcut in Photoshop (Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts).

       

      Thank you!

      Rob_Cullen
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      Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
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      August 31, 2023

      Just curious!  [Ctrl+Tab] does nothing in my Ps in Windows. [Ctrl+Tab], also cannot use it as a KB shortcut in the Keyboard Editor [ALT+SHIFT+CTRL+K].

       

       

      Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      August 31, 2023
      quote

      Just curious!  [Ctrl+Tab] does nothing in my Ps in Windows.

      By @Rob_Cullen

       

      From Adobe Help:

      https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html

       

      Result

      Windows

      macOS

      Cycle through open documents

      Control + Tab

      Control + Tab

      Switch to previous document

      Shift + Control + Tab

      Shift + Command + `(grave accent)

       

      Jane

        Syntax_One
        Syntax_OneAuthor
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        August 31, 2023

        I'm asking because I've always used the "Move focus to next window" shortcut on macOS system preferences, but on my new computer running on Ventura, this shortcut doesn't work anymore in Photoshop.

         

        And this happens when I try to add a specific Photoshop shortcut via the system preferences:

         

         

        I like having the same shortcut for the same function accross all applications on my computer.

         

        Thank you!

        jane-e
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        jane-eCommunity Expert
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        August 30, 2023

        @Syntax_One 

        I've branched your post from a thread from 2014.

         

        Jane

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