How do I switch to desktop?

With windows, you can either click the visible portion of the desktop or install a shortcut icon at the bottom left to bring you to your desktop in one click. How is this done with an Apple?

Oh yeah....... Real cool. I use Expose often but didn't know about the key yet. And now combined with the Command key it has another great function. I asked the dial-up Apple tech the same Q last week. They didn't have the answer.
I'm new (2 wks) to Apple after 20+ Windows years. Lots of small mysteries to go.
Thanks much, Bob

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