Minimize Workbook in Excel
Minimizing a workbook hides the Excel window from view while keeping the file open in the background. This is useful when switching between applications quickly.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + F9 | Cmd + M |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut minimizes the active Excel workbook window to the taskbar (Windows) or Dock (Mac) without closing the workbook.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Open an Excel workbook
- Press Ctrl + F9 (Windows) or Cmd + M (Mac)
- The workbook window will be minimized
Tips & Best Practices
- Use Maximize Workbook to restore the window
- Minimizing does not save or close the file
- Helpful when working with multiple applications
FAQ
- Q: Does minimizing close the workbook?
- No, the workbook remains open and active in the background.
- Q: Can I minimize all open workbooks at once?
- No, this shortcut minimizes only the active workbook.
- Q: Is this the same as minimizing Excel?
- No, it minimizes only the workbook window, not the entire Excel application.