Minimize Window Shortcut (Win+Down / ⌘M)
Minimise the current window: ⌘M on Mac, Win+↓ on Windows. Minimise everything to see the desktop below.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimise current window | ⌘M | Win+↓ | |
| Minimise all / show desktop | ⌘⌥H⌥M or F11 | Win+D | |
| Hide the current app | ⌘H | (minimise) | |
| Restore / bring back window | (click in Dock) | Win+↑ or Alt+Tab | |
| Cycle windows of an app | ⌘` | Alt+Tab |
Tuck a window away
⌘M on the Mac minimises the active window into the Dock; Win+↓ on Windows minimises it to the taskbar (press it twice if the window is maximised). The window isn't closed — it's just parked.
Clear the whole screen
To see the desktop instantly, press Win+D on Windows or use Show Desktop on the Mac. On the Mac, ⌘H hides the app entirely, which is often faster than minimising individual windows.
FAQ
What is the minimize window shortcut?
Press ⌘M on the Mac or Win+↓ on Windows to minimise the currently active window.
How do I minimise all windows at once?
Press Win+D on Windows to show the desktop; on the Mac use Show Desktop or ⌘H to hide the current app.
What's the difference between minimise and hide on a Mac?
⌘M minimises one window into the Dock; ⌘H hides every window of the current app at once.