Minimize
What is Minimize?
Definition
Minimize is the action of hiding a window from view while leaving the associated application running. When a window is minimized, it is removed from the main screen but remains available to be restored later without reopening the program. This helps manage screen space efficiently while keeping work and applications accessible in the background.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Hides the window from view rather than closing it
Keeps the application open
Sends the window to the taskbar or dock
Does not affect the content or state of the file
Can be reversed easily
Examples
Minimizing Word to see the desktop
Minimizing a browser window while keeping pages open
Minimizing an app to switch focus to another task
Minimizing a file explorer window temporarily
Seeing an app icon remain on the taskbar after minimizing
Non-Examples
Closing an application completely
Signing out of an account
Saving a file
Resizing a window
Switching to a different open window