easy OS X keyboard shortcut question

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i dont think there's such thing on the Mac side. i was looking for it too, since i was using Windows for 10 years.

 

it is control + f2 to access the menu bar, however, since you are on a macbook, you need to hold down function as well.

 

I'm looking for another shortcut...

I use CMD+Tab to cycle through my open applications, and when I select one it shows up in the menu bar. However, the app stays "minimized" (for lack of a better word) in the dock.

Is there a shortcut (other than Quicksilver) to open the app that is showing as active in the menu bar?

Thanks.