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available in all GUI operating systems that
allows a user to hide a window but keep
the application running and quickly accessible.
In Windows 3.x and various other operating
systems and software programs, the minimize may be represented by a
small down arrow. When minimized, the program can be accessed by
the icon behind the file manager.
In Microsoft
Windows 9.x, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the minimize
button is is
represented by an underscore in the top right hand side of the window.
When minimized, the program will remain on the
taskbar but not visible.
In Apple MacOS
X, a user can minimize the screen by clicking the green button in the
right corner of the window. Earlier Mac operating system windows
could be minimized by pressing the button in the right corner of a
window.
Also see: Close, Maximize, Operating
System definitions, Restore, Window
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