How to change Mac keyboard shortcut for activating previous open window (Shift + Command + `)

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How to change Mac keyboard shortcut for activating previous open window (Shift + Command + `)

I just got a new MacBook Pro (M4) and I use this app Dropzone that I've always activated using the keyboard shortcut "Shift + Command + Grave Accent (`)"

When setting Dropzone's keyboard shortcut, I keep getting an error message that it's a system wide keyboard shortcut for activating the previously open window in the front app. I want to change this in the keyboard shortcuts setting in System Preferences but I can't find it anywhere! I only ever use the "Command + Grave Accent (`)" shortcut.

Please let me know if anyone knows how to change this! Thank you!!

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 17, 2025 9:57 AM

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Apr 17, 2025 4:58 PM in response to ryanscripps

Hello ryanscripps,

I can't find either the command + shift + ` either in the system keyboard shortcuts. I can find the command + `, though:

The shift key is often used to do the opposite of a command, so command + shift + ` would go to the previous window whereas command + ` goes to the next window.

I would try to disable (uncheck) the command + ` shortcut in the list. I believe it would also disable command + shift + `.

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