How To Set Windows to Minimize by Double Clicking

Conrad McGarry updated August 13, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Questions Addressed

• How do I set windows to minimize when I double-click the title bar? How do I set windows to minimize when I double-click the title bar?

For OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click the Appearance Icon.
3. Check the box labeled "Double-click a window's title bar to minimize".

For OS X 10.7 (Lion)

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click the General Icon.
3. Check the box labeled "Double-click a window's title bar to minimize".

For OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click the Dock Icon.
3. Check the box labeled "Double-click a window's title bar to minimize".