This isn’t my Feedback case but I’ve signed on to it and if you feel the same, please join us.
Oranged Software wrote: “There are many times when it would be useful to have a keystroke to hide the bottom pane that includes the Find & Replace, Errors, and Messages. You can easily bring it up with a keystroke, but there should be an easier way than having to click on the active icon on the bottom to remove the pane.”