What is the shortcut keys for minimize & maximize the window?

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Since I am a big fan of hotkeys, I thought it would be a nice idea to put a near-comprehensive list together (through research aka googling)

Win = Start Menu, Win + Pause = System Properties,

Win + D = Show Desktop, Win + M = Minimize all windows, Win + E = Launch Win Explorer (@ My Computer),

Win + R = Run Command, Win + Shift + M = Maximize all windows, Win + L (XP) = Lock OS,

Alt + Tab = Shift between Windows, Alt + Shift + Tab = Shift between Windows (Reverse Order), Alt + Spacebar + N = Minimize current window,

Alt + F4 = Close Current Window, Alt + Spacebar + X = Maximize, Alt + Spacebar + R = Restore,

Ctrl+X = Cut, Ctrl+C = Copy, Ctrl+V = Paste, Ctrl+A = Select ALL, Ctrl+P = Print, Ctrl+ Shift + F10 = Shows Context Menu (Mouse Right Click Effect),

Ctrl+Esc = Start Menu, Ctrl + Shift + Esc = Show Task Manager,

Application Specific (generally): Ctrl + S = Save, Ctrl + F = Find

@ Desktop/Win Explorer: F2 = Rename File, F3/Win + S = Launch Search

Quick Hint: Those who hate typing long folder names/paths can simply drag and drop the whole entry from Windows Explorer Address Bar to Command prompt. (click on the left most end to pick)

Maximize Window Shortcut

Minimize Window Shortcut

Win + Shift + M = Maximize all windows

Win + D = Show Desktop

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What is the shortcut keys for minimize & maximize the window?

Widows + Down Arrow for minimize and for maximize Window + Up Arrow Key

These will definitely work.

windows key + Down Arrow key = minimize

windows key + Up Arrow key = maximize

I also like using Alt — with a folder selected to launch the properties window. Useful for quick file sized and checking security permissions.

Window+M=minimize all windows

Window+Shift+M=maximize all windows

The Windows key + D

windows + Down direction keys

windows + Up direction keys

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Direct shortcut for Windows Maximize/Minimize/Restore window?

Is there a direct shortcut for maximizing/minimizing/restoring current window in Windows (10)?

I know I can press Alt + Space and then use the arrows to navigate and select, but I looking for a direct shortcut.

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Shortcut	Action
Win + D	Display the desktop.
Win + M	Minimize all windows.
Win + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows to the desktop.
Win + ↑	Maximize the window.
Win + ←	Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
Win + →	Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
Win + ↓	Minimize the window.
Win + Home	Minimize all but the active window.
Win + Shift + ↑	Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

Currently as per my experience in Windows 10:

Restore Down The Maximized Window OR Minimize The Restored Window
Win + Down Arrow

Minimize The Maximized Window
Win + Down Arrow (twice)

Maximize The Restored Window
Win + Up Arrow

I was looking for the same thing, and I want to refer to an answer by Sam Hasler who made an AutoHotKey script that adds a shortcut for that task.

In short, this is the script (you need ahk) — just save it as an .ahk file and put it in the startup folder (open it with shell:startup from the Run ):

For more details, go to the referred answer.

Windows key minimize window

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I know by using Windows + down arrow, the current application window can be restored / minimized, which I learned from http://www.techspot.com/blog/283/windows-7-improved-window-management-using-the-keyboard-hotkeys/ .

But this reduces a maximized windows first before minimizing it, and later when I switch to the window again, I need to press Windows + up arrow to maximize it, which is not handy enough.

So is there any key combination to minimize the window at once ?

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This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

I know no way. this worked since Windows 95.
«A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

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press ATL+space and select minimize with the keyboard. «A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

I know no way. this worked since Windows 95.
«A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

I see it, thanks.

This works, thanks.

lol why would you need to know that? probably from letting the boss know about facebook?. lol

yeah it is working. but if i have opened more than two windows means it is not working

Use AutoHotKey together with WinMinimize (http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinMinimize.htm).

For example, to remap the Print Screen button to minimize the active window, add this to your ahk script:

This might be an incredibly late response but, if it is one of the first windows in your taskbar, you can Maximize / Minimize the windows with WindowsKey + 1|2|3|4 etc.

Ex: I always have my browser in the first position of my taskbar, so I always maximize / minimize it with Windows + 1.

You need to know in which position is your window, but it is a one step way to do it. Hope it helped somebody 🙂

Windows key minimize window

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I know by using Windows + down arrow, the current application window can be restored / minimized, which I learned from http://www.techspot.com/blog/283/windows-7-improved-window-management-using-the-keyboard-hotkeys/ .

But this reduces a maximized windows first before minimizing it, and later when I switch to the window again, I need to press Windows + up arrow to maximize it, which is not handy enough.

So is there any key combination to minimize the window at once ?

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This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

I know no way. this worked since Windows 95.
«A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

All replies

press ATL+space and select minimize with the keyboard. «A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

This is still two steps. No single step shortcut?

I know no way. this worked since Windows 95.
«A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code»

Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221

I see it, thanks.

This works, thanks.

lol why would you need to know that? probably from letting the boss know about facebook?. lol

yeah it is working. but if i have opened more than two windows means it is not working

Use AutoHotKey together with WinMinimize (http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinMinimize.htm).

For example, to remap the Print Screen button to minimize the active window, add this to your ahk script:

This might be an incredibly late response but, if it is one of the first windows in your taskbar, you can Maximize / Minimize the windows with WindowsKey + 1|2|3|4 etc.

Ex: I always have my browser in the first position of my taskbar, so I always maximize / minimize it with Windows + 1.

You need to know in which position is your window, but it is a one step way to do it. Hope it helped somebody 🙂