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wavinwayne · wavinwayne #1 (**permalink**)

12-15-2010, 06:05 PM

In Windows, there is a taskbar icon that one clicks to minimize all windows and show the desktop. Is there a way to do this on a Mac?

McYukon · McYukon #2 (**permalink**)

12-15-2010, 06:11 PM

There's command+option+m This will minimize all windows into the dock.

But I find expose more convenient,
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MYmacROX · MYmacROX #3 (**permalink**)

12-15-2010, 06:28 PM

Depending on what Mac you have, a 4 finger swipe UP will show the Desktop. You can do this slowly and hold your fingers on the trackpad if you don't want to stay on the Desktop. You can do it quickly and remove your fingers from the trackpad to "permanently" show the Desktop, then 4 finger swipe DOWN to go back to whatever app(s) you had open.

Even if you don't have a MB or MBP, you can use Apple's magic trackpad to do that. (and there's lots more finger gestures)

wavinwayne · wavinwayne #4 (**permalink**)

12-16-2010, 04:48 PM

4-finger up swipe works like a charm. Thanks!

wavinwayne #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2010 Location: North AL Posts: 162 Mac Specs: Late '09 Macbook Pro 13"	12-15-2010, 06:05 PM In Windows, there is a taskbar icon that one clicks to minimize all windows and show the desktop. Is there a way to do this on a Mac? Don't believe anything I tell you, unless it is consistent with what you already know to be true, or unless you have taken the time to research the matter to prove its accuracy to your satisfaction. This is known as "doing your homework."
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Member Since: May 14, 2009 Location: Near Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 2,053 Mac Specs: 2012 MBP i7 2.7 GHz 15" Matte - 16 GB RAM - 120 GB Intel SSD - 500 GB DataDoubler Mac OS 10.9	12-15-2010, 06:11 PM There's command+option+m This will minimize all windows into the dock. But I find expose more convenient, Apple - Find Out How - Mac Basics Use the reputation system if a post helps you! Mac Forums IRC Channel - Help build it by hanging out with us The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
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wavinwayne #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2010 Location: North AL Posts: 162 Mac Specs: Late '09 Macbook Pro 13"	12-16-2010, 04:48 PM 4-finger up swipe works like a charm. Thanks! Don't believe anything I tell you, unless it is consistent with what you already know to be true, or unless you have taken the time to research the matter to prove its accuracy to your satisfaction. This is known as "doing your homework."
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