Do you use Microsoft Excel?
If yes, stay with me—I’ll show you how to manage your Excel workbook effortlessly.
Hello, I’m Michael Leng. Today, I’m excited to share five ways to minimize an Excel workbook to an icon.
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What to do if your monitor screen upside down?These methods apply to Excel 2013 (the version I use) and are for Windows operating systems.
I’ve discovered and tested five different techniques, which I’ll explain below.
5 methods minimize Excel workbook.
⟴ Use shortcut keys "Ctrl" and "F9"
⟴ Use shortcut keys "ALT", "Spacebar" and "F9"
⟴ Click on the "Minimize workbook" square box.
⟴ Clicking on the "Minimize" command in the "Quick Access Toolbar"
⟴ Use shortcut keys "Window Logo" and "M"
To make you more ease seeing all the four pictures clearly, I have made the construction of all the methods for you to follow any of them below.
ð 1st method:
Use shortcut keys "Ctrl" and "F9" together.
Windows shortcut
CtrlF9
ð 2nd method:
Use shortcut keys "ALT", "Spacebar" and "N" together.
Windows shortcut
ALTSpace barN
ð 3rd method:
Click on the little square box as shown in the figure immediately below.
ð 4th method:
Click on the "Minimize" command in the "Quick Access Toolbar" at the top left of the workbook as shown in the figure immediately below.
ð 5th method:
Use shortcut keys the "Window logo key" button and "M" letter key
Windows shortcut
MDo you know?
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I really hope today's post helps you work with Excel more efficiently. Excel has a ton of useful functions, but many users aren’t aware of them.
For example, in my post, I shared five tips on minimizing an Excel workbook from full screen to an icon.
Not everyone knows all five methods—most people only use one or two. Even if someone is familiar with these five techniques, they might not recognize or use every one of them.
I’m the same way—I usually stick to the method I find easiest. However, I love learning new things, and whenever I discover something useful, I make sure to share it.
That’s why I’ve posted this guide: "5 Alternative Shortcut Ways to Minimize Your Excel Workbook"—so you can benefit from these tips too!
If you want to become a smarter Excel user, stay connected with our blog, ExcelTip2Day. We’ll keep searching for shortcuts, tips, tricks, and anything Excel-related that can help you—and share them here!
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Posted by: Michael Leng
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Thanks so much for everything.You know, I have been using for years. But I've never know that there are several ways to minimize Excel workbook. I usually use the only method; to click on the small square box.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words.
DeleteShould you do it with any clip as well ?
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