Toggle full screen
Simulates the key command for ⌘+⌃+F (Command + Control + F) to maximize the window to fullscreen.
Hide the front window
Simulates the ⌘+H key command to hide the front-most app.
Matthew's Score
3/5
Total Actions
5
Shortcut Information
Use this shortcut to quickly remove the top application in your window set from view.
I find this works well when I’m using Twitter and I want to take it off my screen but not have to relaunch the app every time I want to use it.
I find this works well when I’m using Twitter and I want to take it off my screen but not have to relaunch the app every time I want to use it.
Category
Complexity
Interactivity
iOS Features
Mac Features
Cross-Platform Features
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Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Hide%20the%20front%20window
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Hide%20the%20front%20window
AppleScript
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Hide the front window”
end tell
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