FloatDock: a keyboard-first way to return to a specific Mac window

FloatDock is InfyniDock's floating window selector. It brings window-level choices to a shortcut, so you can choose a particular browser, editor or terminal window without first moving the pointer to the Dock.

Two kinds of switching

Sometimes you know the destination: you just want to return to the previous window. At other times, you need to inspect several choices. InfyniDock's FloatDock workflow supports a quick return action and a floating selector for choosing among windows.

For example, you might edit a file, switch to a browser to check the result, then return to the editor. When another project becomes relevant, open the selector and identify its window using the preview and title. The shortcut helps keep the choice near the task you are already doing.

Start with your configured shortcut

The site demonstrates Option + Tab, but your own shortcut may be customized. Check InfyniDock's shortcut settings first, and make sure the combination does not conflict with another utility you rely on.

1. Open an editor window and a browser window with recognizable content.
2. Use the configured FloatDock shortcut and observe the selector.
3. Select the intended window, then try returning to the previous one.
4. Test the tap-versus-hold behavior shown in your shortcut configuration.
5. Add more windows only after the two-window interaction feels predictable.

Shortcut configuration and focus behavior matter more than memorizing a key combination from someone else's setup. If an action does not trigger, inspect the active shortcut and relevant permissions before changing the rest of your Dock.

Window selection and application selection

An application may own several different working contexts. Choosing a specific terminal session or editor project benefits from window titles and previews. FloatDock is designed around these window targets.

A browser tab inside a window is still part of that browser window. A floating selector should not be treated as a replacement for every application's own tab search or document navigation.

Pair it with a small Dock

You can keep folders for launching occasional tools and use FloatDock for moving among the windows already in use. Semi Hide can reduce the persistent Dock's presence, while FloatDock remains a shortcut entry point. Notch Dock offers another visual entry near the top of the display.

There is no need to reorganize your entire desktop before testing FloatDock. Try it with a task you repeat, such as checking a browser result beside an editor. Keep the setup if it makes the destination easier to reach.

Common questions

Must I replace the native Dock?

No. FloatDock can be used alongside your existing Dock setup. You can start with window switching alone.

What if previews are blank?

Check Screen Recording permission for previews and Accessibility permission for window control. Then test ordinary windows in a familiar application to separate a setup issue from application-specific behavior.

See the FloatDock overview and download page for the product entry points.