Shortcut - Quickly Show Desktop

Shortcut - Quickly Show Desktop

Sometimes, the file you need or the program you want to launch is right on the desktop. Sometimes, you just want to see the pretty picture to remind you to smile. This hotkey shortcut can make that happen quick!!


Use the "Show Desktop" keyboard shortcut by pressing the Windows Key and D  key together. Press it again to reverse back and see the screens that were up before.

Win + D




Some keyboards may not show the "Windows" icon. It could be three lines, it could say "Alpha", but it should always be just between the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left hand side of the keyboard.


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