@clarke
Windows Oct 08, 2026

Keys for minimize and restore down in Windows?

I know the maximize trick. Is there a direct shortcut to minimize a window, and one to restore it to its previous size, without touching the mouse?
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sambyte Oct 13, 2026
clarke
Win + Down arrow. On a maximised window the first press restores it down, the second press minimises it. Win + Up maximises again. The old way still works too: Alt + Space opens the little window menu, then R for restore or N for minimise. Handy on apps that ignore the Win key shortcuts. Win + M minimises everything at once, Win + D flips to the desktop and back.