By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Mail, browser, spreadsheet and photos all piled on top of each other? Press Windows key + M. Every window drops to the taskbar at once.
The Shortcut
- Windows key + M: minimize all windows
- Nothing closes; they’re all on the taskbar
- Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Bonus Tip: Bring Them All Back
Press Windows key + Shift + M and every minimized window comes back right where it was.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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