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
Lets Rebuild
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How To Restore Down A Window With Keyboard
January 12, 2025 - To summarize, to maximize, use Win + Up; to restore from maximized, again press Win + Down. After completing tasks, using a custom shortcut can also toggle the window from its maximized state back to floating.
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, 2021PuTTY Shortcuts to Minimize, Maximize, Restore, and Move the Window - Stack Overflow
On windows, there are specific keyboard shortcuts that help in window behavior. A few that I know are : ... window key + down = Restore Down/Undo Maximize + Minimize (for bringing back the window after minimizing, use Alt + tab) More on stackoverflow.com
What 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, 2023Lets Rebuild
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How To Restore Down Window Using The Keyboard
December 13, 2025 - The shortcut “Windows + M” minimizes all windows, while “Windows + D” displays the desktop without minimizing. To maximize a restored window, press “Windows + Up Arrow”, or “Windows + Down ...
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
Seven Forums
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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 active window snap to the side and scroll in the ...
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. Also, this is not exactly what I want because I need to bind two shortcuts separately.
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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
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.
Digital Citizen
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8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows
October 6, 2025 - Luckily, the minimize window shortcut in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is easy to remember: just press Windows + Down arrow on your keyboard. If the active app is maximized, this keyboard shortcut to minimize the window only restores it to its ...
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.
Utica University
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Microsoft IT Showcase Shortcut Keys for Windows 10
Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke.
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.
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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
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.
Reddit
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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.
Wikihow
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How to Bring an Off Screen Window Back: Windows 10 & 11
November 14, 2017 - Use the Taskbar’s “Move” feature and your keyboard’s arrow keys to bring back a window you dragged offscreen. If you’re using Windows 10, you can find your window with the Cascade windows feature.
YouTube
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Instantly Minimize & Restore All Windows with This Shortcut! 💻 - YouTube
Learn how to instantly minimize and restore all windows on your PC with a powerful Windows shortcut! 💻 Whether you're multitasking or just want a clutter-fr...
Published April 12, 2025
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.
Computer Hope
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What Is a Restore Down?
December 11, 2024 - What the restore down function is in computing, how it reduces a window from full screen to a movable size, featuring related links and practical guidance.