Minimize Window Shortcut Key (Windows, Mac, Chromebook)
For minimize window in Windows 11, use Win+Down: Minimize the active window. The tables below list the recorded alternatives by operating system and application; there is no single key combination that works everywhere.
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Operating system shortcuts
| App | Platform | Keys | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Cmd+M | Minimize the current window to the Dock Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Super+H | Minimize the active window Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Win+Down | Minimize the active window Verification pending |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Win+Down | Minimize the active window Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- Minimize Window Shortcut Key (Windows, Mac, Chromebook)
- For minimize window in Windows 11, use Win+Down: Minimize the active window. The tables below list the recorded alternatives by operating system and application; there is no single key combination that works everywhere.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, Windows 10, Windows 11. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.