Shortcut Key To Minimize Window May 2026

Here’s a quick guide to keyboard shortcuts for minimizing the active window on , macOS , and Linux . 🪟 Windows (10 & 11) | Action | Shortcut | |--------|----------| | Minimize current window | Windows + ↓ (Down Arrow) | | Minimize all windows (show desktop) | Windows + D | | Minimize all except current (shake) | Windows + Home | | Restore minimized window | Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) | 💡 Windows + M also minimizes all windows, but Windows + D is preferred because pressing it again restores them. 🍎 macOS | Action | Shortcut | |--------|----------| | Minimize current window | Command (⌘) + M | | Minimize all windows of current app | Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + M | | Hide current app (minimizes all its windows) | Command (⌘) + H | | Hide all other apps | Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + H | ℹ️ On macOS, minimizing sends the window to the Dock. Hiding an app removes its windows from view but keeps it running. 🐧 Linux (GNOME, KDE, etc.) Most Linux desktop environments follow Windows-like shortcuts: