Is there a Gnome Shell shortcut to minimize a window?

Question

F11 makes a window go full screen. Is there a shortcut that minimizes a window? I am using Arch Linux with Gnome Shell.

Answer 1

Gnome Shell actually supports this. Super+H is the default key. If you want to change the key go to:

Settings -> Keyboard -> Windows -> Hide Window

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Since this answer has gained some traction it is good to also know that:

1. This works on MacOS as well.
2. This does not work on Windows, however, you can achieve the same effect by using a tool like AutoHotkey.

Answer 2

I know the OP didn't ask for it but for the sake of completeness, Super+D minimizes all windows (think of it as "show Desktop"). Ubuntu 19.04, Gnome 3.32.1.

Answer 3

Using gsettings:

$ gsettings get org.gnome.desktop.wm.keybindings minimize  
['<Super>h']

Set Super+Shift+H):

$ gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.keybindings minimize "['<Super><Shift>h']"

Answer 4

On the GNOME desktop environment, you can use CTRL-ALT-D to minimise all and give focus to the desktop. You can also use ALT-F9 to minimise the current window. I think these are the same for Ubuntu/Unity.

Answer 5

This wasn't set as a default for my environment, but setting it in Gnome 43.3 went as follows:

1. Open Settings. <Super> type Settings <Enter>
2. Navigate to Keyboard. Left pane
3. Select View and Customize Shortcuts. Bottom
4. Use Search to find Hide all normal windows under Navigation.
5. Set shortcut as desired. For example, I used Super + D.

Here's what my settings look like

Answer 6

works in gnome
super+down(↓)
For minimizing the window size of an application
super+up(↑)
for maximizing the window size of an application
super+right(→)
for throughing application window to right side of monitor screen
super+left(←)
same as above

Answer 7

2023 in Debian 12 + Gnome 43 + Wayland

Not sure what people mean by super key. It is:

"Command" key + "H" key