The invention relates to an electric switch, in particular for an electric power tool, in particular a hammer drill, comprising a first switching device and a second switching device, wherein the first switching device can be adjusted by adjusting a first mechanical signaling means from a first switched state to a second switched state, wherein the second switching device can be adjusted by adjusting a second electrical or mechanical signaling means from a third switched state in which the electric switch acts as a pushbutton into a fourth switched state in which the switch acts as a rocker switch. The invention further relates to an electrical power tool having an electric switch according to the invention.