On Windows 10, there are a few quick ways to show your desktop:
- Using the “Show Desktop” button in the taskbar:
- Locate the far-right end of the taskbar where the system tray is located.
- Look for a thin vertical bar located at the very end of the taskbar.
- Click on this vertical bar (or hover your mouse over it) to instantly minimize all open windows and show the desktop.
- Using the keyboard shortcut:
- Press the Windows key + D on your keyboard.
- This keyboard shortcut will instantly minimize all open windows and show the desktop.
- Using the “Peek” feature:
- Hover your mouse pointer over the far-right end of the taskbar where the system tray is located.
- Move your mouse over the vertical bar, but this time, don’t click on it.
- Instead, just hover over it, and all open windows will become transparent, allowing you to see the desktop. Move your mouse away from the bar, and the windows will return to their original state.
Any of these methods can be used to quickly show your desktop on Windows 10 and provide you with a clear view of your desktop or any desktop gadgets you may have.