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# performMiniaturize(_:)

Simulates the user clicking the minimize button by momentarily highlighting the button, then minimizing the window.

```
func performMiniaturize(_ sender: Any?)
```

## Parameters

`sender`

The message’s sender.

## Discussion

If the window doesn’t have a minimize button or can’t be minimized for some reason, the system emits the alert sound.

## See Also

[`styleMask`](/documentation/AppKit/NSWindow/styleMask-swift.property)

Flags that describe the window’s current style, such as if it’s resizable or in full-screen mode.

[`-  close`](/documentation/AppKit/NSWindow/close())

Removes the window from the screen.

[`-  performClose:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSWindow/performClose(_:))

Simulates the user clicking the close button by momentarily highlighting the button and then closing the window.


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