Minimize All Windows in Windows 11

Created by James Collette, Modified on Thu, 10 Aug, 2023 at 8:18 AM by James Collette

If you are someone that has a number of open windows and programs, minimizing all of them to view your desktop is not ideal. So, the best solution to minimize all of your open windows to view the desktop is by clicking on the Show Desktop button. This button is present at the right end of the Taskbar. However, if you cannot see the button, you can follow these steps to get this Windows 11 Trick working.

  1. Right-click on the Taskbar and click on Taskbar Settings.
    Windows 11 Tricks
  2. When the Taskbar settings page opens, scroll and click on Taskbar behavior.
    Windows 11 Tricks
  3. You will see an option at the end that says Select the far right corner of the Taskbar to show desktop.
  4. Checkmark the box and the button will appear instantly at the end of the taskbar.
    Windows 11 Tricks

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