diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5a6b5bf..ae9e929 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ When this value is set to `true`, the application will be launched with the
 menubar hidden, assuming `normal_window` is also true. When set to `false`, the
 menubar will be visible on launch. Default value is `false`.
 
+On Windows, typing Alt key shows the hidden menubar.
+
 ### `zoom_factor`
 
 Font zoom factor in application. It should be positive number. For example, `0.7` means `70%` font zooming.
diff --git a/main/window.ts b/main/window.ts
index ec4f8d7..55dace3 100644
--- a/main/window.ts
+++ b/main/window.ts
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ function startMenuBar(account: Account, config: Config, bar: Menubar.MenubarApp
             alwaysOnTop: IS_DEBUG || !!config.always_on_top,
             tooltip: 'Mstdn',
             useContentSize: true,
-            autoHideMenuBar: false,
+            autoHideMenuBar: config.hide_menu,
             show: false,
             showDockIcon: true,
             webPreferences: {