Show Desktop Shortcut

To quickly view your desktop while you have multiple windows open in Windows XP, Windows 7 or 8, use the following keyboard shortcut: 

• Hold the Windows Logo key and press the letter D on your keyboard.

To use a mouse shortcut:

• Windows XP, 7 or 8 - Right-click on the taskbar and click Show Desktop.
• Windows 7 or 8 - Click the Show Desktop button on the far right of your taskbar.