Minimize or Maximize Windows

Verb: showDesktop

Minimizes or maximizes (restores) all windows that are active on the computer.

Syntax

showDesktop --mode(ShowDesktopMode)

Inputs

Script Designer Required AcceptedTypes Description
--mode Mode Required ShowDesktopMode Options to minimize or maximize (restore) the windows:
  • Minimize: all windows are minimized;
  • Restore: all minimized windows are restored.

    • Example

    The command shows the desktop, minimizing all windows. Then, restore the minimized windows.

    showDesktop --mode "Minimize"
delay --timeout 00:00:05
showDesktop --mode "Restore"

    See Also

  • Await Wait Cursor
  • Close Progress Window
  • Input Box
  • Open Save As Dialog Box
  • Select File
  • Select Folder
  • Show Message Box
  • Show Progress Window
  • Take a Screenshot