Command+tab only shows finder

So today I'm not sure what keys I accidentally pressed when I try to command+tab, now the only app that shows up in cmd+tab is Finder and nothing else. How do I reverse back to default? I've checked the settings under keyboard and I've found nothing yet.

Hi,
Do all other applications have a window opened? If they are minimized in the Dock, their icon will show when you Command-tab around, but they'll stay minimized. Maybe you triggered "Minimize all" by pressing Option/Alt-Command-M. Using F11 to display the Desktop is completely reversible.
Check here: http://superuser.com/questions/36504/minimize-all-in-mac-os (I know, I know, a disreputable site at best...)

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