From Help Docs on Keyboard shortcuts in Windows:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Win+D | Display the desktop. |
| Win+M | Minimize all windows. |
| Win+Shift+M | Restore minimized windows to the desktop. |
| Win+↑ | Maximize the window. |
| Win+← | Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. |
| Win+→ | Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. |
| Win+↓ | Change (reduce) window size from Maximized to Restored/Normal, or from Restored/Normal to Minimized. |
| Win+Home | Minimize all but the active window. |
| Win+Shift+↑ | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
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From Help Docs on Keyboard shortcuts in Windows:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Win+D | Display the desktop. |
| Win+M | Minimize all windows. |
| Win+Shift+M | Restore minimized windows to the desktop. |
| Win+↑ | Maximize the window. |
| Win+← | Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. |
| Win+→ | Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. |
| Win+↓ | Change (reduce) window size from Maximized to Restored/Normal, or from Restored/Normal to Minimized. |
| Win+Home | Minimize all but the active window. |
| Win+Shift+↑ | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
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Currently as per my experience in Windows 10:
Restore Down The Maximized Window OR Minimize The Restored Window
Win + Down Arrow
Minimize The Maximized Window
Win + Down Arrow (twice)
Maximize The Restored Window
Win + Up Arrow
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How To Restore Down A Window With Keyboard
January 12, 2025 - These keyboard shortcuts provide alternative methods for managing windows quickly. To restore or manage windows in Windows 11, following steps are essential: Press Win + Down to minimize a window and Win + Up to restore it.
Shortcut to restore all minimized web windows?
There's a cheat sheet... Windows logo key + M = Minimize all windows. Windows logo key + Shift + M = Restore minimized windows on the desktop. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-windows-dcc61a57-8ff0-cffe-9796-cb9706c75eec More on reddit.com
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October 26, 2021Keyboard Manager: support toggling "maximize" and "restore down"
Description of the new feature / enhancement I want to toggle maximizing a window and going back to a floating window. It is not about already mentioned features #279, #422 nor #24263 which were us... More on github.com
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July 13, 2023What is the keyboard shortcut to minimize a window to the taskbar?
I know WindowsKey + Down Arrow is supposed to do this but I have to hit this shortcut twice because my window first snaps to the bottom quarter of the screen before finally being minimized to the taskbar. This is the expected behavior of the keyboard shortcut. This happens when the window is maximized. On a maximized window, pressing WIN + Down will resize the window to a normal state (not maximized, also known as "restored down"). Pressing WIN + Down again will minimize it. There is no other keyboard option, sorry. More on reddit.com
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January 10, 2023PuTTY Shortcuts to Minimize, Maximize, Restore, and Move the Window - Stack Overflow
The Alt+Space command doesn't work on Putty (at least for me). So, if I've to minimize or maximize my PuTTY windows, I'll have to use the mouse which is very uncomfortable. Did anyone get around this More on stackoverflow.com
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October 6, 2025 - Hold down the Windows key and press the number once to restore the first preview window displayed, two times to restore the second window shown, etc. Press Windows + 2 twice to restore the second open Chrome window TIP: Here’s how to run a ...
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How To Restore Down Window Using The Keyboard
December 13, 2025 - To quickly restore all minimized windows, utilize Win + Shift + M. Effective use of keyboard shortcuts, such as Win + Down Arrow for minimizing or restoring, enhances your workflow.
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Restore Window in Windows 11 | Windows 11 Forum
September 4, 2025 - 1 Press and hold the Shift key. 2 Right click on the window's taskbar icon. (see screenshot below) 3 Release the Shift key. 4 Click/tap on Restore.
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December 22, 2025 - Once your desired window is minimized, hold down the Ctrl key along with both the Windows key and Shift key while simultaneously pressing M. This combination tells your operating system to restore any minimized windows.
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How to Maximize and Restore App Window in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Help Forums
January 2, 2020 - Restore or Restore Down will resize a maximized window back to the size it was before maximized. This tutorial will show you different ways to maximize and restore an open app window for your account in Windows 10. If you have turned on tablet mode, apps will always open and stay in full screen mode by default. For a Windows 11 version of this tutorial, see: Maximize Window in Windows 11
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r/WindowsHelp on Reddit: Shortcut to restore all minimized web windows?
October 26, 2021 -
Having trouble with search results for what I'm hoping to find. Perhaps there isn't a solution but figured this might be a good place to ask.
I use a web based platform for work that uses multiple browser windows, all sized and positioned to fit together on one screen.
I found the shortcut to minimize all apps (windows key + m) but can't find the shortcut to restore them back simultaneously to the desktop at without having to click all 5 or 6 of them separately.
(Searching restore all windows seems to only give me search results for erroneously closed web tabs/windows... not minimized windows)
Ideally I would like a way to isolate the browser specifically rather than all apps, but I'll be happy with either solution.
I should note that being corporate issued equipment, installing programs to accomplish this isn't an option.
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Keyboard Manager: support toggling "maximize" and "restore down" · Issue #27396 · microsoft/PowerToys
July 13, 2023 - This behavior is the same as double clicking the window bar to maximize/reduce down a window.
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Maximize and Restore Down a Window by Drag and Drop - Windows 7 Help Forums
Of course you can still double click on the Title Bar, or click on the Maximize/Restore Down button, to maximize or restore down a window. ... NOTE: On multiple monitors, continually pressing a keyboard shortcut combination below will have the ...
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r/Windows11 on Reddit: What is the keyboard shortcut to minimize a window to the taskbar?
January 10, 2023 -
I know WindowsKey + Down Arrow is supposed to do this but I have to hit this shortcut twice because my window first snaps to the bottom quarter of the screen before finally being minimized to the taskbar.
I want the window to do the exact same thing as when I click the horizontal line (minimize button) at the top right-hand corner of the window. Is there a different keyboard shortcut for this?
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I know WindowsKey + Down Arrow is supposed to do this but I have to hit this shortcut twice because my window first snaps to the bottom quarter of the screen before finally being minimized to the taskbar. This is the expected behavior of the keyboard shortcut. This happens when the window is maximized. On a maximized window, pressing WIN + Down will resize the window to a normal state (not maximized, also known as "restored down"). Pressing WIN + Down again will minimize it. There is no other keyboard option, sorry.
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[ALT]+[SPACE] and then pressing [N] is how I usually do it. I don't know of any other shortcut.
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73 Keyboard Shortcuts to Take Your Windows 11 Mastery to the Next Level - CNET
January 28, 2026 - Windows key + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows. Windows key + Home: Minimize all windows except the selected or currently active window. Windows key + Up arrow: Maximize selected window.
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Off-Screen Windows in Windows 11: How to Move Them Back with Shortcuts
October 11, 2025 - One of the easiest methods is using Alt + Space to open the window menu. Use Windows + Arrow Keys Press Windows + Left/Right Arrow to snap the window back onto the visible screen. Repeat the shortcut if needed. ... Select the app on the taskbar. Press Alt + Space → Choose Move...
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Never mind, there's a setting for that.
Window -> Behavior -> (System Menu Appears on Alt+SPACE checkbox)
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On windows, there are specific keyboard shortcuts that help in window behavior. A few that I know are :
- window key + up = Maximize
- window key + down = Restore Down/Undo Maximize + Minimize (for bringing back the window after minimizing, use Alt + tab)
- window key + right = Split to right half
- window key + left = Split to left half
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September 7, 2025 - How to troubleshoot and fix issues with the restore down button not working in Windows. Follow step-by-step instructions to adjust settings and manage windows.