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
YouTube
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How To Maximize, Minimize, Restore and Close any Window From Keyboard? - YouTube
Sometimes mouse or touchpad doesn't work and we need to open or close folders and files Windows without using a mouse or touchpad. This video will help you t...
Published July 19, 2020
Keyboard 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, 2023Shortcut 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, 2021Restore Closed Window Shortcut
Settings|General|Startup - Open Previous tab and Tabs - Confirm before closing More on reddit.com
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March 22, 2022How to restore a minimized Finder window using a keyboard shortcut?
It's a funny one, but if you cmd+Tab to the app with the minimised window (or cmd+shift+Tab) and then once highlighted, slide your thumb off the cmd key and on to the alt key. That will open a minimised window as long as no other windows are open from that application. More on reddit.com
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February 25, 2025Seven Forums
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Maximize and Restore Down a Window by Drag and Drop - Windows 7 Help Forums
This will show you how to use Aero Snap to Maximize and Restore Down a Window by using Drag and Drop in Windows 7.
Digital Citizen
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8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows
October 6, 2025 - The Windows maximize shortcut TIP: If you just minimized an app with the Windows + Down arrow shortcut, you can immediately use the Windows maximize shortcut above to restore it, as long as you don’t release the Windows key. If you’re wondering how to minimize a window with the keyboard in just one move (whether it’s maximized or not), you can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows + 1 to 9.
Windows 10 Forums
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How to Maximize and Restore App Window in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Help Forums
January 2, 2020 - General Tips How to Minimize and Restore App Window in Windows 10 in Tutorials How to Minimize and Restore App Window in Windows 10 Minimize allows you to hide a window without closing it to the taskbar until you Restore it. Restore will show the minimized window again. This tutorial will show you different ways to... Drag window to maximize/restore size in Customization On my win10pro workstation I'm able to drag a window to the top of the screen to maximize it. In the same way, I can drag it down to restore it.
GitHub
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Keyboard Manager: support toggling "maximize" and "restore down" · Issue #27396 · microsoft/PowerToys
July 13, 2023 - I know there is native shortcuts to "maximize" and "reduce down" a window, something like "win+arrow{up|down}". But I cannot use them because I am using FancyZonex wth "Override Windows Snap" on.
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How To Restore Down Window Using The Keyboard
December 13, 2025 - Utilizing keyboard shortcuts is an efficient method for restoring windows without a mouse, making it ideal for users focused on productivity. Key shortcuts include minimizing a window with Win + Down Arrow and restoring it using Win + Up Arrow.
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How To Restore Down A Window With Keyboard
January 12, 2025 - Another quick way to manage windows is by pressing Win + Down Arrow to minimize and restore your current window. Learning these efficient keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance productivity by allowing you to manage windows without relying ...
YouTube
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How to Maximize, Restore down and Minimize an application using your Keyboard on Windows 10 & 11 - YouTube
Instead of using your mouse, you can use Win+Up+ Down arrow keys as another useful option. Keep an eye out for fresh content uploaded regularly.#windows11 #...
Published July 13, 2022
Reddit
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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.
Oreate AI
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Restore Minimized Windows Using CTRL + Windows Key + Shift + M - Oreate AI Blog
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.
Utica University
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Microsoft IT Showcase Shortcut Keys for Windows 10
Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke.
Eleven Forum
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Restore Window in Windows 11 | Windows 11 Forum
September 4, 2025 - Right click on the title bar of the maximized window, and click/tap on Restore. While the maximized window is in focus, press the Alt + Space keys and release to open the title bar menu, and press the R key.
Linux Mint Forums
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Mint 20.3 Keyboard Shortcuts - Restore Window / Minimise - Linux Mint Forums
February 26, 2022 - inxi -S If you go to Menu/keyboard you will find the shortcuts tab and you can make them yourself. Post back with the inxi output if you need further info.
Computer Hope
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How to Fix the Restore Down Button Not Working
September 7, 2025 - In Tablet mode, to open multiple windows, tap and hold down your finger on the window title bar instead of using the restore down button. While pressing down, drag your finger down until a small window appears with a bar in the middle.
TechBloat
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11 Easy Ways to Restart Windows With or Without Keyboard - TechBloat
May 5, 2025 - If your desktop is active, pressing Alt + F4 provides an option to restart Windows directly. Here’s how to use this shortcut: Ensure Desktop is Active: Make sure you do not have any applications in focus; click on your desktop area. Press Alt + F4: This keyboard shortcut will open the "Shut ...
Computer Hope
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What Is a Restore Down?
December 11, 2024 - How to fix the restore down button not working. Collapse, Maximize, Minimize, Operating system terms, Resize, Restore, Window
Reddit
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r/firefox on Reddit: Restore Closed Window Shortcut
March 22, 2022 -
Hi. For some reason, I have a habit of accidentally closing my browser window when I'm cleaning up my desktop. I then have to reopen it and navigate to the menu, then to the history tab, then to the restore previous session button. I was wondering if there was a shortcut to do this? Or otherwise a way to set a shortcut? I just switched to Firefox after using various Chromium browsers for a long time, and ctrl-shift-t would both reopen closed tabs and restore the previous session.
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Settings|General|Startup - Open Previous tab and Tabs - Confirm before closing
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Ctrl+Shift+N restores the last closed window, but you still need to restore previous session first. Have you considered setting Firefox to Restore Previous Session by default? First checkbox on the Settings page.
Reddit
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r/MacOS on Reddit: How to restore a minimized Finder window using a keyboard shortcut?
February 25, 2025 -
With Command + M, we can minimize a Finder window, but what keyboard shortcut allows us to bring it back to the front? With Alt + Tab (or Command + Tab on Mac), we can select Finder, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to restore the minimized window directly. Is there a shortcut for this?
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It's a funny one, but if you cmd+Tab to the app with the minimised window (or cmd+shift+Tab) and then once highlighted, slide your thumb off the cmd key and on to the alt key. That will open a minimised window as long as no other windows are open from that application.
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Alternative solution, if you use command+H to hide the window, it will reappear when you command+tab back to finder.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 6305641
Restoring a Minimized Window from Dock - Apple Community
April 25, 2017 - Try: "Command-F3" then down arrow then F3 or return. Hope it works! ... This'll also work if you have un minimized windows. ... I don't know of any system wide 'de-minimize' shortcut. Command+1 is usually to show the main app window (or cmd+alt+1 for apps that copy iTunes's weird shortcuts ...