How do I get back to my desktop?

How do I get back to my desktop with all my icons there while I have multiple windows open without closing any windows. I would think I could press a keyboard button to get there. I know if I have multiple windows open and I press F4 it takes me directly to my window of widgets that I use often and when I press F4 again it takes me back to all the windows that I have open.

Got the solution. I went on Mac Forums and someone there told me what to do.
He said press the FN key and then press F11. That's fantastic. Just what I wanted.
It takes you right to your desktop and when you press it again it will take you back to the window you were in.
Try it.

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