Some software (such as KDE) allow their shortcuts to be changed, and the below list contains the defaults. For example, in a non-English version of Windows, the Edit menu is not always bound to the E shortcut.
Some of the combinations are not true for localized versions of operating systems.
Not all applications/frameworks follow (all of) these conventions, so if it doesn't work, it isn't compatible. Whether such commands are implemented (or not) depends on how an actual application program (such as an editor) is written and the frameworks used. Many shortcuts (such as Ctrl+ Z, Alt+ E, etc.) are just common conventions and are not handled by the operating system. Whether used as a matter of personal preference or for adaptive technology, the pervasiveness of common conventions means that a meaningful comparison of keyboard shortcuts can be made across various widely used operating systems. Their use is pervasive enough that some users consider them an important element of their routine interactions with a computer. Even this method is faster than using keyboard shortcuts.Keyboard shortcuts are a common aspect of most modern operating systems and associated software applications. With the taskbar option, you can do this task within 1 second. Windows 11 introduced plenty of new features but the ‘Show desktop’ and Minimize/Restore keyboard shortcuts are also available in the old versions. I hope this post helped you learn How to Minimize, Restore and Maximize All Windows in Windows 11/10. But, if you press the “Windows key + M” keyboard shortcut to minimize all windows, then you need to press “Windows Key + Shift + M” to maximize all windows (This keyboard shortcut maximize only the windows, that are minimized by pressing “Windows Key + M” keyboard shortcut). If you minimize all windows by the “Windows Key + D” keyboard shortcut, you can maximize all windows by pressing again this keyboard shortcut. But, clicking on the taskbar is a faster way to minimize all windows. Though, for some users on Windows 11/10, keyboard shortcuts take more time to do this task. When you release the keys, all windows will be restored. Peek at desktop shortcut shows the desktop until you press and hold the keys. It won’t minimize the dialog and properties boxes. Minimizing and restoring keyboard shortcuts minimizes all opened windows. You can’t restore your minimized windows if you click on the start menu or open any window, software, or app. You can press this keyboard shortcut to restore all hides windows. The Show Desktop shortcut hides/minimizes all opened windows, dialog, and properties boxes. Note that, the ‘Show Desktop’, ‘Minimize/restore all windows’, and ‘Peek at desktop’ are not the same. Keyboard shortcut to Peek at Desktop: ” Windows key + ,”.Keyboard shortcut to Display the Desktop (Minimize and Maximize all Windows): “Windows Key + D”.Keyboard shortcut to Restore all Minimized Windows: “Windows Key + Shift + M”.Keyboard shortcut to Minimize all Windows: “Windows Key + M”.Also, these keyboard shortcuts are works on all versions of windows (Windows 10,8,7). You can also use Keyboard shortcuts to do this. Toggle the button next to ‘Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar’ to enable and disable the show desktop button.Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.Enable and Disable the checkmark button of the ‘Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop’.Alternatively, open Settings from the start menu or press Windows key + I from the keyboard and go to Personalization » Taskbar » Taskbar Behaviors. For this right click on the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. You can enable and disable the show desktop button on the taskbar on Windows 11 and 10. How to Enable and Disable the Show Desktop button on Taskbar? To maximize all windows, click again on the bottom right of the screen (right side of the taskbar). To minimize all windows, Just move the cursor to the bottom right of the screen (The right side of the taskbar) and click the mouse button.