Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a Tablet
PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.

If you're in a program where the floating TIP isn't available, use the
keyboard in the docked position. Tap the Alt, then tap Tab. The "Alt" key
will stay highlighted until you tap it again so that you can navigate
between windows just by tapping the "Tab" key.
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"Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a Tablet
> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>

Beside what Terri mentioned about the Tablet Input Panel, if you want you
could take a look in Control Panel/Tablet and Pen Settings/Tablet Buttons
tab. Most Tablet PCs have buttons which are available at all times,
including the convertible models, where you could designate one for the
Alt-Tab action.
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"Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a Tablet
> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>

I thought that was an option, but I looked before I posted. Although I saw
many different key combos and options for the buttons, Alt/Tab was not one,
although Alt/Esc was.
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"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
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> Beside what Terri mentioned about the Tablet Input Panel, if you want you
> could take a look in Control Panel/Tablet and Pen Settings/Tablet Buttons
> tab. Most Tablet PCs have buttons which are available at all times,
> including the convertible models, where you could designate one for the
> Alt-Tab action.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
> news:BDF33428.236D3%nmstough@uci.edu...
>> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a
>> Tablet
>> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>>
>
>

Works here, Terri, with the selection of "Press a key or key combination."
Perhaps it is by systems? This works on both the Toshiba M200 and Motion
1300.
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"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
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>I thought that was an option, but I looked before I posted. Although I saw
>many different key combos and options for the buttons, Alt/Tab was not one,
>although Alt/Esc was.
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> Editor / Owner
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>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:OcE$gxt6EHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Beside what Terri mentioned about the Tablet Input Panel, if you want you
>> could take a look in Control Panel/Tablet and Pen Settings/Tablet Buttons
>> tab. Most Tablet PCs have buttons which are available at all times,
>> including the convertible models, where you could designate one for the
>> Alt-Tab action.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
>> news:BDF33428.236D3%nmstough@uci.edu...
>>> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a
>>> Tablet
>>> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>>>
>>
>>
>

May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't take a
long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.

I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I can
usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
sequence, etc. to use for different things.
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"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
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> Works here, Terri, with the selection of "Press a key or key combination."
> Perhaps it is by systems? This works on both the Toshiba M200 and Motion
> 1300.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:%23Hg7m9t6EHA.1396@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>I thought that was an option, but I looked before I posted. Although I
>>saw many different key combos and options for the buttons, Alt/Tab was not
>>one, although Alt/Esc was.
>> --
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>> Editor / Owner
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>>
>> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> news:OcE$gxt6EHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> Beside what Terri mentioned about the Tablet Input Panel, if you want
>>> you could take a look in Control Panel/Tablet and Pen Settings/Tablet
>>> Buttons tab. Most Tablet PCs have buttons which are available at all
>>> times, including the convertible models, where you could designate one
>>> for the Alt-Tab action.
>>> --
>>> Chris H.
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>
>>>
>>> "Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
>>> news:BDF33428.236D3%nmstough@uci.edu...
>>>> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a
>>>> Tablet
>>>> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

On 12/25/04 15:42, in article #iTBdtt6EHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl, "terri"
<support@thetabletpc.net> wrote:

> If you're in a program where the floating TIP isn't available, use the
> keyboard in the docked position. Tap the Alt, then tap Tab. The "Alt" key
> will stay highlighted until you tap it again so that you can navigate
> between windows just by tapping the "Tab" key.

Thanks for the reply, but Im confused. What do you mean by using the
keyboard in a docked position. I don't have a docking station and the
keyboard is covered by the screen after it is rotated and place on top.

Sorry I wasn't clear enough. You can use the onscreen keyboard by using a
gesture to bring it up. Move the pen from side to side slightly above the
bottom of the screen to bring up the onscreen keyboard. This puts it at the
bottom of the screen (docked position). You always have access to the
onscren keyboard, even when the physical keyboard isn't available.
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"Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
news:BDF359D1.236DE%nmstough@uci.edu...
> On 12/25/04 15:42, in article #iTBdtt6EHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
> "terri"
> <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote:
>
>> If you're in a program where the floating TIP isn't available, use the
>> keyboard in the docked position. Tap the Alt, then tap Tab. The "Alt"
>> key
>> will stay highlighted until you tap it again so that you can navigate
>> between windows just by tapping the "Tab" key.
>
> Thanks for the reply, but Im confused. What do you mean by using the
> keyboard in a docked position. I don't have a docking station and the
> keyboard is covered by the screen after it is rotated and place on top.
>

Me too. 8-)
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"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
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> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't take
> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
>
> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I can
> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
> sequence, etc. to use for different things.
> --
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> Editor / Owner
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>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:uVbuUMu6EHA.2572@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Works here, Terri, with the selection of "Press a key or key
>> combination." Perhaps it is by systems? This works on both the Toshiba
>> M200 and Motion 1300.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23Hg7m9t6EHA.1396@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>I thought that was an option, but I looked before I posted. Although I
>>>saw many different key combos and options for the buttons, Alt/Tab was
>>>not one, although Alt/Esc was.
>>> --
>>> Terri Stratton
>>> Editor / Owner
>>> http://thetabletpc.net
>>> http://themediacenterpc.net
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>>>
>>> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OcE$gxt6EHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Beside what Terri mentioned about the Tablet Input Panel, if you want
>>>> you could take a look in Control Panel/Tablet and Pen Settings/Tablet
>>>> Buttons tab. Most Tablet PCs have buttons which are available at all
>>>> times, including the convertible models, where you could designate one
>>>> for the Alt-Tab action.
>>>> --
>>>> Chris H.
>>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>>> Associate Expert
>>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
>>>> news:BDF33428.236D3%nmstough@uci.edu...
>>>>> Is there a way to switch between open programs using alt-tab with a
>>>>> Tablet
>>>>> PC? That is, where the alt and tab keys are not available.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Sure, for ordinary use, but when youre giving a presentation in public
(which is the major reason I bought a tablet) its very unprofessional to
have to bring up the virtual keyboard when you just want to switch between
applications.

On 12/25/04 18:22, in article #whvPHv6EHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl, "Chris
H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote:

> Me too. 8-)
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:OGYrtyu6EHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't take
>> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
>>
>> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I can
>> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
>> sequence, etc. to use for different things.

Easy enough to change the behavior of one of the buttons, then a simple
touch is all you need.
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Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
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"Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
news:BDF488D7.23759%nmstough@uci.edu...
> Sure, for ordinary use, but when youre giving a presentation in public
> (which is the major reason I bought a tablet) its very unprofessional to
> have to bring up the virtual keyboard when you just want to switch between
> applications.
>
> On 12/25/04 18:22, in article #whvPHv6EHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> "Chris
> H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote:
>
>> Me too. 8-)
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>> news:OGYrtyu6EHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't
>>> take
>>> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
>>>
>>> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I
>>> can
>>> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
>>> sequence, etc. to use for different things.
>

Agreed, for a presentation, it's not a good solution, so setting a button to
use Alt/Tab is a much better resolution.
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"Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
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> Sure, for ordinary use, but when youre giving a presentation in public
> (which is the major reason I bought a tablet) its very unprofessional to
> have to bring up the virtual keyboard when you just want to switch between
> applications.
>
> On 12/25/04 18:22, in article #whvPHv6EHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> "Chris
> H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote:
>
>> Me too. 8-)
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>> news:OGYrtyu6EHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't
>>> take
>>> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
>>>
>>> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I
>>> can
>>> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
>>> sequence, etc. to use for different things.
>

Hi Neal

I use the freeware program StrokeIt, and assigend a pen gesture, e.g.
down-up stroke to Alt-Tab. It will act as if you press Alt+Tab once BUT it
does not give you the ability to have the SwitchTask window openend and let
you scroll through all open application.
If I need this, I rather use the Toshiba M200's CrossMenu utility.

br,

Marcus M Sommer
Toshiba M200

"Neal Stoughton" wrote:

> Sure, for ordinary use, but when youre giving a presentation in public
> (which is the major reason I bought a tablet) its very unprofessional to
> have to bring up the virtual keyboard when you just want to switch between
> applications.
>
> On 12/25/04 18:22, in article #whvPHv6EHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl, "Chris
> H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote:
>
> > Me too. 8-)
> > --
> > Chris H.
> > Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > Associate Expert
> > Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >
> >
> > "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> > news:OGYrtyu6EHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I didn't take
> >> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
> >>
> >> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys since I can
> >> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
> >> sequence, etc. to use for different things.
>
>

A tap on the task bar will do the same thing -- just tap the program you want
to switch to with the pen. It will pop in front.

--
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terri wrote:
> Agreed, for a presentation, it's not a good solution, so setting a
> button to use Alt/Tab is a much better resolution.
>
> "Neal Stoughton" <nmstough@uci.edu> wrote in message
> news:BDF488D7.23759%nmstough@uci.edu...
>> Sure, for ordinary use, but when youre giving a presentation in
>> public (which is the major reason I bought a tablet) its very
>> unprofessional to have to bring up the virtual keyboard when you
>> just want to switch between applications.
>>
>> On 12/25/04 18:22, in article #whvPHv6EHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
>> "Chris
>> H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Me too. 8-)
>>> --
>>> Chris H.
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>
>>>
>>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>>> news:OGYrtyu6EHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> May be, but glad that it works. Seemed odd that it didn't. I
>>>> didn't take
>>>> a long time hunting, just looked at the options listed.
>>>>
>>>> I tend to use the onscreen keyboard more than the Tablet keys
>>>> since I can
>>>> usually make them do what I want without having to think about what
>>>> sequence, etc. to use for different things.

On 12/26/04 22:31, in article
0BC0C01C-6327-40BE-92D4-C979FBB91FC0@microsoft.com, "MarcusSommer"
<MarcusSommer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Hi Neal
>
> I use the freeware program StrokeIt, and assigend a pen gesture, e.g.
> down-up stroke to Alt-Tab. It will act as if you press Alt+Tab once BUT it
> does not give you the ability to have the SwitchTask window openend and let
> you scroll through all open application.
> If I need this, I rather use the Toshiba M200's CrossMenu utility.
>
I see the cross menu utility, but I have no idea how to use it. There is no
help file or anything. Is its use described somewhere?