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Daily Trick 14. Minimize Window
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In many occassions, we will need to minimize application windows in order to reduce distraction level to minimum. Of course, we can always use key combination Cmd-M to minimize a window or even use Cmd-Opt-M to minimize all opened windows.
But the problem arise as soon as we want to restore the window. Most of the time, we will click on the Dock thumbnail to restore minimized window. However, if you feel tiresome to reach your mouse/trackpad, you can use this trick:
- Hit Cmd-Tab (+Tab) until you reach the application that has one of its windows minimized
- Still holding the Cmd key, press Opt key followed by releasing Cmd key
- The earlier minimized window will be restored without any clicks
Anyway, if you're ready to install additional application, you can use Witch to assist you in application switching process.
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14 Comments
fabianjul
thanks. great website btw. ful of informative tipps! keep it coming!
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Whoa. That's excellent! It is not perfect, though. I wish I'd be able to do so W/OUT going through cmd+tab first, rather just cmd+option when the wanted app is in focus. But, this is better than nothing. Once more - excellent tip!
Alex
when i switched into mac that was the only thing i was like "Damn... its the only thing i miss from windows" but with this now i have to get "re-used" to this Thanks!!!
Alessandro
quoting Alex, this is the only thing I missed from Windows... really really really great tip! thanks a lot!
vincent
for some reason this does not work for me on my macbook pro =(.
vincent
for some reason this does not work on my macbook pro. =(. have tried both command keys.... holding down fn and option incase its not the first key... no luck!
vincent
nevermind i got it! sorry about the double postup there.. keep option held down after releasing CMD was the issue. cool tip! thanks!!
Bobby
wats the app between adium and mail
Valentin Tutu
how about maximize? @bobby: it's komodo
Mr M.
Really liked the background in the picture, where can i get it? Thanks!
Elise
love the background... where can i get it?
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NalCeatadek
yeh right.. great post, Thank You
JJ evans
You have no idea how long i've looked for a shortcut to "un" minimize things… THAT IS SICK!!!! Quite possibly the best kb shortcut i've ever seen. SupErDoPe!
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