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Created attachment 139629 [details] output window There is no way to minimize the output window. There is not 'minimize' button. Screenshot is attached.
You have drag and dropped the Output window to a 'document' docking area which doesn't allow window minimizing. Either drag it to a different location (note that the drop feedback rectangle will change its line style) or use menu Window - Reset Windows to put it back to its original location.