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The solid feature you're referring to is likely a keyboard shortcut that allows you to minimize a window quickly. Here are a few common ones:
Navigating your computer efficiently often means getting windows out of your way quickly. Whether you need to see your desktop background or hide a sensitive document, mastering the operations can significantly boost your productivity. Essential Shortcuts by Operating System keyboard shortcut to minimize window
| Operating System | Shortcut | Effectiveness | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ⊞ Win + ↓ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best | Minimizes the focused window. Press twice to restore (if no other windows are open). | | | Alt + Space then N | ⭐⭐ Legacy | Works in older apps, but slow. | | macOS | ⌘ Cmd + M | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best | Minimizes current window into the Dock. | | | ⌘ Cmd + H | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hide app | Hides all windows of the app, not just one. Often more useful than minimize. | | Linux (Gnome/KDE) | Alt + F9 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Varies | Common default. (Check distro; Super + Down also often works). | | ChromeOS | ⌘ / Search + - (minus) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Minimizes the window. | The solid feature you're referring to is likely
Are you looking for more keyboard shortcuts or specific ones for a particular operating system? Essential Shortcuts by Operating System | Operating System