By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Shopping for a surprise gift and someone walks up behind you? Press Command + H. The app you’re using vanishes from the screen instantly.
The Shortcut
- ⌘ + H: hide the app you’re using
- It’s hidden, not closed
- Click its icon in the Dock to bring it back
Bonus Tip: Hide Everything Else
Press ⌘ + Option + H to hide every app except the one you’re in. It’s perfect right before you share your screen in a meeting.
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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