Command + Tab is not working

Starting today, the Command + Tab function is not working (this usually allows you to switch to another application with ease). I have tried changing the settings under "System Preferences," "Keyboard and Mouse," "Keyboard Shortcuts," however I have had no luck in doing so. When I click command + tab, all it does is switch from one text box to another on the same page, for example, it would switch from wherever I am on the page to the "Google" search box in the top right corner. If anybody could please help that would be great. Thank you so much.

Hi Kelbertou, and a warm welcome to the forums!
If you're using Safari check Safari>Preferences>Advanced to see if you have Press Tab to Highlight each Item on a Web Page checked.
Have you tried the other Command key+TAB?
If that doesn't help, I think you should get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 6 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Trash old Log files.

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