Show Windows desktop quickly - the best tips
If you need quick access to the desktop, you can display it with one click. In this practical tip, we will show you how.
Reach the Windows desktop quickly
- The desktop is just a click away when you click the desktop icon in the quick launch bar (Windows Vista). With Windows 7 and newer you can click on the task bar in the lower right corner to get to the desktop (see picture).
- Alternatively, use one of the shortcut keys. Hold down the [Alt] key and press the [Tab] key at the same time to finally select the desktop. Press [Tab] repeatedly to switch between the individual applications.
- Another shortcut: Press and hold the [Windows] key and also press the [Tab] key here until the desktop appears. Here you have an interactive view of all open windows. This function only works in Windows 8 with the Pro version.
- By the way, you can go directly to the desktop with the key combination [Windows] key and [D].
This practical tip is based on Microsoft Windows 7. If you would like to quickly display your desktop on a Mac, we will show you how in the next practical tip.