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Windows Shortcut Minimize Window _best_ Jun 2026

If you have a precision touchpad:

| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Minimizes the active (foreground) window. | | Alt + Space + N | Opens the window's system menu (Alt+Space), then presses N for Minimize. |

If you only memorize one shortcut from this article, make it this one. windows shortcut minimize window

| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Closes the current virtual desktop (effectively minimizing all windows on it by closing the desktop). | | Win + Tab | Opens Task View. From here, you can right-click a desktop and choose "Close" to minimize its windows. |

While grabbing the mouse and clicking that tiny line in the top-right corner works, it is often the slowest way to work. Here is a breakdown of every shortcut you need to know to minimize windows like a pro. If you have a precision touchpad: | Shortcut

Using the minimize window shortcut can significantly improve your productivity and workflow. Here are some benefits:

This is a mouse gesture, not a keyboard shortcut, but it is too cool to skip. | Shortcut | Action | | :--- |

If you cannot use a mouse at all:

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