Windows 10: Right arrow key not working to navigate with Alt+Tab

Discus and support Right arrow key not working to navigate with Alt+Tab in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just got a new Microsoft SL7 and am having trouble with the Alt-Tab key. On my previous Windows laptop, I would press Alt-Tab and then would be able... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ryan11119, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM.

  1. RYAN11119
    Ryan11119 Win User

    Right arrow key not working to navigate with Alt+Tab


    I just got a new Microsoft SL7 and am having trouble with the Alt-Tab key. On my previous Windows laptop, I would press Alt-Tab and then would be able to navigate the tabs with either my left or right arrow key. However, on my new laptop, I can only navigate the tabs with my left arrow key when I press the right arrow key, nothing happens, which is frustrating when there are a lot of tabs open at once. Does anyone know how to fix this?

    :)
     
    Ryan11119, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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  2. DGYK
    dgyk Win User

    Right arrow key doesn't work. Have to press alt+right arrow to function normally.

    • Windows 11 Home
    • Verison 23H2
    • Custom built PC

    I don't remember when it started, but I noticed that my right arrow key doesn't function anymore. It is not a physical issue. No dust or anything of that nature physically blocking the key/keycap/etc. Happens on all keyboards I test, so its definitely a software/technical issue.

    The only way to actually use the right arrow key is by pressing ALT+right arrow and it functions as intended. Up, left, and down all function normally, but the right does not. I have to press ALT+right arrow to make it work. Can't figure it out.
     
    dgyk, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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  3. THOMAS M3
    Thomas M3 Win User
    Right arrow key on keyboard enters ALT and DELETE

    Thank you for the suggested solutions.

    Unfortunately they have not resolved the issue.

    After reviewing the on screen keyboard, the right arrow key on the keyboard when pressed is acting as the ALT and DELETE keys.

    The right arrow does not function as a right arrow key in the BIOS menu

    either.
     
    Thomas M3, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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  4. JULIE RAM
    Julie Ram Win User

    Right arrow key not working to navigate with Alt+Tab

    Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Key hotkey not working

    Hi,

    Keyboard features in Windows can make navigation, tasks, and functions quicker and easier. To provide you the appropriate resolution on how to make keyboard shortcuts working on your HP Pavilion, we would like to know more information. Kindly answer the
    questions below:

    • Which version and OS build of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press
      Windows key, type winver then, press Enter key.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • When you press "Ctrl + Alt + Arrow key", what is your desired result?

    Looking forward to your response for further assistance.
     
    Julie Ram, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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