How to Restore Your Previous Window on Windows and Mac

Learn quick shortcuts to restore your previous window and reopen closed tabs on Windows and Mac.

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To restore your previous window, press Alt + Tab on Windows or Command + Tab on a Mac to cycle through open windows and select the one you want. If you closed the window, use Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Command + Shift + T (Mac) in most browsers to reopen the last closed tab. These shortcuts help efficiently manage and recover your workflow.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the shortcuts to reopen a closed tab? On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + T; on Mac, press Command + Shift + T.
  2. How do I switch between open windows quickly? Use Alt + Tab on Windows or Command + Tab on Mac to cycle through your open windows.
  3. Can I restore multiple closed tabs at once? Most browsers allow you to restore closed tabs individually using the shortcut key, but not all browsers have a feature to open multiple at once.
  4. What should I do if the shortcuts don't work? Check your browser settings, as some shortcuts may be modified or disabled in certain applications.