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How to minimize a window screen on a Mac in 2 different ways, so you can use your screen space more efficiently

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You can quickly minimize the screen on a Mac to increase screen space. Kite_rin/Shutterstock
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For those who are unfamiliar with a Mac's setup, it can be confusing, and doing things as simple as minimizing the screen or getting out of full-screen mode can present a small challenge. 

However, once you get more familiar with the system, it can become quick, easy and even intuitive.

To get you started, here's what you need to know to minimize a window screen on a Mac:

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How to minimize a window screen on a Mac

There are two primary ways you can get this done:

1. Click the yellow button in the top-left corner of the window — when you do, the screen will disappear and a small icon of it will appear in your dock. 

How to minimize screen on Mac
There are several simple ways to minimize the screen on Mac.  Devon Delfino/Business Insider

2. Use the keyboard command "Command+M" to minimize the screen. 

On the other hand, if you're viewing a window in full-screen mode, you can quickly exit using one of the following methods, and then use either of the above methods to minimize your screen:

1. Press Control + Command + F.

2. Move your cursor to the top left corner and when the top toolbar appears click the green button.

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Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino.