| Action | Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows Key + D | | Minimize All Windows | Windows Key + M | | Restore Minimized Windows | Windows Key + Shift + M | | Minimize Active Window | Alt + Space + N | | Minimize / Resize | Windows Key + Down Arrow |

If you learn only one shortcut today, make it this one. It is the "Panic Button" for computer users everywhere.

Space to open the window menu. Press N (the underlined letter for "Minimize"). Reddit 💡 "Create a Feature" Tip: Custom Hotkeys Windows doesn't natively allow you to change these specific shortcuts in Settings. If you want to "create" a unique feature (like minimizing a window with a single custom key), you can use third-party tools: PowerToys (Keyboard Manager) : An official Microsoft utility that lets you remap any key (e.g., Map

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