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Windows can make all open windows visible at once, either by

cascading them (Figure 2-19), stacking them (horizontal slices), or
displaying them in side-by-side vertical slices. To create this effect,
right-click (or hold your finger down on) a blank spot on the
taskbar and choose “Cascade windows” from the shortcut menu.

Or choose “Show windows stacked” or “Show windows side by
side.”

Figure 2-19. Cascading windows are neatly arranged so you can see the title bar for each

window. Click any title bar to bring that window to the foreground as the active window.

To hide all open windows in one fell swoop, press +D. Or

right-click a blank spot on the taskbar and choose “Show the
desktop” from the shortcut menu. Or point to (or click) the Show
Desktop rectangle at the far-right end of the taskbar.

To bring the windows back, repeat that step.

Tip
When the taskbar is crowded with buttons, it may not be easy to find a blank spot to click. Usually
there’s a little gap near the right end; you can make it easier to find some blank space by enlarging
the taskbar, as described on “Changing the Taskbar’s Size”.