Desktop View

[markwise]

I am familiar with CMD M combination to minimize screens.

This is not doing the trick
I experience that I have to use this command several times as some programs just want minimize based on one command.
It requires that one makes the programs active by clicking the cursor and than use cmd M again

Is there yet another command that results in a an immediate desktop view

THX for your replies
MARKWISE

 

[steve-p]

F11 might do the trick - I found it by accident yesterday when I was trying to change the volume (which is Fn F11).

 

[GGJstudios]

F11 might do the trick - I found it by accident yesterday when I was trying to change the volume (which is Fn F11).

Or the reverse of that, depending how you have your preferences set. For me, F11 is volume and fn + F11 is Show Desktop. I can also use Command +F3, but I think I may have customized that myself.

 

[SimonBS]

...but I think I may have customized that myself.

I doubt so. Cmd+F3 shows desktop for me aswell and I doubt I have configured that.

 

[Gregg2]

No one has mentioned an OS version!

I have 10.5 and I can set a key to Show Desktop in the Expose and Spaces pane of System Preferences.

 

[GGJstudios]

No one has mentioned an OS version!

I have 10.5 and I can set a key to Show Desktop in the Expose and Spaces pane of System Preferences.

That's because the OS version doesn't matter. It works the same on Leopard and Snow Leopard. Also, the OP asked for the keyboard command, not a way to create a custom shortcut or hotspot.

 

[markwise]

Desktop view

Both Cmd F3 as Fn F11 do the trick


Note :
pressing again cmd f3 or Fn F11, will bring you back to the screen last visited

Greetings and thanks for your replies.
Markwise

 

[Burning Radio]

or 4 finger swipe up.

 

[Gregg2]

That's because the OS version doesn't matter. It works the same on Leopard and Snow Leopard. Also, the OP asked for the keyboard command, not a way to create a custom shortcut or hotspot.

Why are you assuming that those are the only two OS versions to consider? (I started with Leopard, so I wouldn't know about older OSX versions. Perhaps it has always been the same. ?) And, you also posted this:

Or the reverse of that, depending how you have your preferences set. For me, F11 is volume and fn + F11 is Show Desktop. I can also use Command +F3, but I think I may have customized that myself.

I was just saying that if it wasn't found (perhaps because of being "overwritten") that might be an avenue for getting it. Doesn't a custom shortcut become a keyboard command? Or is that a misuse of the terminology?

Thanks.

 

[GGJstudios]

Why are you assuming that those are the only two OS versions to consider?

Because the OP is using a MacBook Air, which only comes with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Earlier versions of the OS don't apply to the OP's question.

 

[Gregg2]

Doesn't a custom shortcut become a keyboard command? Or is that a misuse of the terminology?

Thanks.

???

Because the OP is using a MacBook Air, which only comes with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Earlier versions of the OS don't apply to the OP's question.

Ah! I jumped in at Leopard, and wouldn't have known that, nor did I think of that possibility. i don't keep track of all the new products, introduction dates, etc. But, I don't see where the OP indicates the model being used. Also, when others join in, the threads often become about more than the original post.

 

[GGJstudios]

... But, I don't see where the OP indicates the model being used. ...

https://forums.macrumors.com/members/157823/

​

 

[-aggie-]

Use hot corners in exposé and select "show desktop" for one of the corners (I prefer the top left).

 

[Gregg2]

Doesn't a custom shortcut become a keyboard command? Or is that a misuse of the terminology?
Thanks.

Anyone else want to tackle that question. I'm just trying to learn something here. If I'm using a term incorrectly, I'd like to know that so I can try to train myself to use it the correct way.

https://forums.macrumors.com/members/157823/
Wow, that's really going the extra mile! That info should really show up in each post, or be supplied by the member. (IMO)