We bet you never thought that you could control your Windows 11 PC with a flick of the wrist?! If you have a lot of windows open, here’s how to use a gesture to bring just one of them into focus.
Declutter Your Windows 11 Desktop in Seconds
Is your Windows 11 desktop buried under a pile of open windows? You don’t have to minimize them one by one. Windows 11 includes built-in gestures that let you clear the clutter instantly, whether you’re using a touchscreen, touchpad, or a standard mouse.
Three-Finger Swipe Gesture (Touchscreen & Touchpad)
Need a clean desktop in an instant?
⬇️ Swipe down with three fingers to minimize all open windows and reveal your desktop.
⬆️ Swipe up with three fingers to restore every window exactly where you left it.
It’s one of the quickest ways to clear your workspace without closing a thing.
Aero Shake (Mouse Users)
If you’re using a mouse, Windows 11 also includes the handy Aero Shake feature to help you focus on a single window.
- Click and hold the title bar of the window you want to keep open.
- Give it a quick side-to-side shake.
- Every other open window will instantly minimize to the taskbar.
- Shake the window again to restore everything.
Not working? Enable it by going to:
Settings → System → Multitasking
Then switch on Title bar window shake.
These simple shortcuts can make multitasking much easier and help you stay focused with just a swipe or a flick of the wrist.
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