Now that you know 15+ ways to minimize an app, go reclaim your screen real estate and become a desktop multitasking master.

Minimizing keeps the app running in the background. If you want to close it entirely, use Alt+F4 (Windows/Linux) or Command(⌘)+Q (Mac).

Got a different OS or a favorite shortcut? Share it below! 👇

Press Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + H . 3. Trackpad Gestures & Built-in Features

Linux desktop environments vary, but most follow a logic similar to Windows.