Minimise — Keyboard Shortcut ((free))

Windows provides several layers of window management, from single-window control to clearing your entire desktop. Press Windows Key + Down Arrow .

Critics might argue that virtual desktops or tiling window managers have superseded the need for minimising. Yet, those solutions often require more setup and cognitive overhead. The minimise shortcut endures because it is universal, discoverable (often adjacent to the close and maximise shortcuts), and forgiving. It does not rearrange your workspace; it simply folds a window out of sight, like closing a folder on a physical desk. minimise keyboard shortcut

Note: If the window is maximized, the first press will restore it to its previous size; press it a second time to minimize it completely. Windows provides several layers of window management, from

Press Command + H . This is often faster than minimizing as it clears the screen instantly. Yet, those solutions often require more setup and