# Cmd + M on Mac (minimize) no longer works due to default keybinding for \`workbench.action.showAllEditors\` **URL:** \ **Category:** Bug Reports\ **Tags:** macos, keybindings\ **Created:** [January 8, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343 "2026-01-08T19:56:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alythobani](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/alythobani/32/78612_2.png) [@alythobani](https://forum.cursor.com/u/alythobani)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343/1 "2026-01-08T19:56:01Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug Looks like a recent update added a default keybinding of `Cmd+M -> Cmd+P` for `workbench.action.showAllEditors`? Which overrides the default global keyboard shortcut on Mac OS for minimizing a window (`Cmd + M`). Easily fixable by removing the keybinding of course, personally I’ve remapped it to `Alt + P` as a nice analogue to `Cmd + P` (`workbench.action.quickOpen`). But figured I’d file this report in case the Cursor team didn’t realize the new keybinding would have this side effect. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Hit Cmd + M to try to minimize the window 2. Observe that instead of minimizing the window, the status bar displays `(⌘ M) was pressed. Waiting for second key of chord...` ### Expected Behavior The window is minimized ### Operating System MacOS ### Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy) Version: 2.3.29 VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: 4ca9b38c6c97d4243bf0c61e51426667cb964bd0 Date: 2026-01-08T00:34:49.798Z Electron: 37.7.0 Chromium: 138.0.7204.251 Node.js: 22.20.0 V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0 OS: Darwin arm64 21.6.0 ### Does this stop you from using Cursor No - Cursor works, but with this issue ---
**Author:** ![deanrie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/deanrie/32/1263_2.png) [@deanrie](https://forum.cursor.com/u/deanrie)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343/3 "2026-01-08T20:10:36Z")
Hey, thanks for the report. This is a regression. The same issue was fixed before, but it looks like it came back in version 2.3.29. The keybinding `Cmd+M → Cmd+P` for `workbench.action.showAllEditors` does conflict with the default macOS shortcut for minimizing a window. I’m passing this to the team to fix. This is a known issue, and the team is working on a fix. ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Youngblut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eada6e/32.png) [@Nick\_Youngblut](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Nick_Youngblut)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343/5 "2026-01-15T17:12:07Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug ### Description In recent versions of Cursor, a default keybinding (associated with workbench.action.showAllEditors) was introduced that uses `Cmd+M` as the starting key of a chord. This overrides the global, standard macOS shortcut for Minimize Window. Instead of minimizing the application, the status bar displays “cmd+M pressed. Waiting for second key of chord…”, causing friction for users with standard Mac muscle memory. ## Context / Justification HIG Violation: According to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, `Cmd + M` is the standard shortcut for minimizing windows across the entire OS. UX Friction: Users rely on this shortcut to quickly hide windows. Overriding it forces users to manually unbind the key to restore basic functionality. ### Temporary Workaround Users currently have to manually remove the keybinding: 1. Open Keyboard Shortcuts (`Cmd + K`, `Cmd + S`). 2. Search for `cmd+m`. 3. Right-click the conflicting entry (e.g., View: Show All Editors) and select Remove Keybinding. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Open Cursor on macOS. 2. Press `Cmd + M` to minimize the window. 3. Observe that the window stays open. 4. Observe the status bar message: “cmd+M pressed. Waiting for second key of chord…” ### Expected Behavior `Cmd + M `should be reserved for the native OS action (Minimize Window) by default. Any Cursor-specific features should map to non-system-reserved keys or require a modifier that does not conflict with core window management. ### Operating System MacOS ### Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy) Version: 2.3.35 (Universal) VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: cf8353edc265f5e46b798bfb276861d0bf3bf120 Date: 2026-01-13T07:39:18.564Z Electron: 37.7.0 Chromium: 138.0.7204.251 Node.js: 22.20.0 V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0 OS: Darwin arm64 25.1.0 ### Does this stop you from using Cursor No - Cursor works, but with this issue ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343/6 "2026-02-04T08:55:59Z")
Hey everyone! This should be fixed now in 2.4. Please give it a try and let us know. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/system/32/99069_2.png) [@system](https://forum.cursor.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/cmd-m-on-mac-minimize-no-longer-works-due-to-default-keybinding-for-workbench-action-showalleditors/148343/7 "2026-02-26T08:56:49Z")
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