Minimizing Windows If you have several applications running at the same time, you can free up space on your screen to run another application by minimizing a window, which means that you shrink the window to an icon. When you minimize a window, the application it represents continues to run and easily is accessible. All processes continue to execute while the application is stored as an icon. To minimize a window: 1. Point to the window's minimize button. 2. Click MB1. The window closes and its icon appears on the Workspace. Note You can also minimize a window by double clicking MB1 on the window title.