Show desktop shortcut
Windows
⊞winDMac
⌘cmdF3Win+D hides every window to show the desktop and brings them back when pressed again. On a Mac, Cmd+F3 (or F11 on some keyboards) moves windows aside.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Minimize all (Windows) | ⊞winM | Not on Mac |
| Peek at desktop | ⊞win, | Not on Mac |
Try it now
Your browser or operating system handles this one before a web page can see it, so press it in the real app instead.
Practise it with the rest of the set
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Questions
What is the show desktop shortcut?
Win+D hides every window to show the desktop and brings them back when pressed again. On a Mac, Cmd+F3 (or F11 on some keyboards) moves windows aside.