Minimize active window in Windows 11
Windows & desktopsWindowsWin+DownWin↓
On Windows, press Win + Down.
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Prompt
In Windows 11, the shortcut to "Minimize active window" is Win+Down on Windows. Check whether anything in my setup overrides it, and if I want a different key, change the binding for me.
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Related Windows 11 shortcuts
- Maximize active windowWin+UpWin↑
- Snap window to left sideWin+LeftWin←
- Snap window to right sideWin+RightWin→
- Minimize all windowsWin+MWinM
- Close active windowAlt+F4AltF4
- Open Task ViewWin+TabWin⇥
- Create a new virtual desktopWin+Ctrl+DWinCtrlD
- Switch to desktop on the rightWin+Ctrl+RightWinCtrl→
Questions
On Windows, press Win + Down.