Users running multiple sessions of a Windows command line or who have a maximized window may find it necessary to switch between windows and other programs. Like all other Microsoft Windows programs, users can switch between an MS-DOS window and other windows or programs by pressing the Alt+Tab shortcut key combination.

Some programs that run at a higher resolution may prevent the user from switching between the MS-DOS window and other windows. In some cases, decreasing the resolution lets you switch between windows.

  • How to resize a fullscreen command line (DOS) window.
  • What is the MS-DOS command to get back into Windows?
  • MS-DOS and Windows command line help and support.
  • Computer shortcut keys.