This action type provides the ability to manipulate windows on your desktop and other desktop-related functions.

Action parameters

Manipulation type defines what this macro will actually do

Values:
Close window
Minimize window
Maximize window
Restore window
Minimize all - perform minimize on all active windows on the desktop
Activate specific window - activate window with specific title
Start screen saver - start default screen saver
Set window position - set active window to specified coordinates
Send window to back - sends currently active window to back
Empty recycle bin - allows to empty Windows Recycle bin

Usage ideas

• Arrange windows on a desktop via Set window position option
• Minimize all windows to uncover the desktop
• Activate frequently used applications with hot keys instead of using the mouse or Alt+Tab switch
• Quickly start the screen saver to hide confidential information from a passer-by.

See also:

Shutdown Windows action type