To recap, using the taskbar’s Show Desktop button (or the Windows + D shortcut) is a quick way to get to your PC’s desktop area in Windows 11. You can also use the Windows + M key combo to minimize all open windows that support minimizing (and Windows + Shift + M to maximize all minimized windows).

On Windows 11, you can show the desktop in at least three ways using keyboard shortcuts, the Taskbar button, and the desktop option from the context menu.

How to Show Desktop on Windows 11. In this section, we’ll go through the steps to minimize all open windows and reveal the desktop on your Windows 11 machine. It’s a straightforward procedure that can make your workflow much smoother. Step 1: Navigate to Your Taskbar. First, move your mouse to the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.

Press WIN + D for the easiest and fastest way to show the desktop on Windows 11. Power User Menu: Right-click the Start button and select Desktop. Alternatively: WIN + X > D. Select Show Desktop link on the far right side of the taskbar. You can also make your own taskbar shortcut.

You can press a triumvirate of keyboard shortcuts to quickly show Windows 11’s desktop. The Show desktop hotkey is Win + D . Pressing the Win + D key combo will show the desktop when it’s not visible.