Toggle full screen
Simulates the key command for ⌘+⌃+F (Command + Control + F) to maximize the window to fullscreen.
Minimize window
Uses AppleScript to trigger Command + M to minimize the current window into the Dock.
Matthew's Score
3/5
Total Actions
5
Shortcut Information
Use this shortcut as an alternative to hiding apps entirely – this can minimize only the active window, plus show it as an icon in the dock so you remember to reopen it later.
Category
Complexity
Interactivity
iOS Features
Mac Features
Cross-Platform Features
Actions Used In This
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Minimize%20window
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Minimize%20window
AppleScript
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Minimize window”
end tell
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