Close a tab or window
Closes the current browser tab, document or window without hunting for the tiny X.
WindowsCtrl+W
Mac⌘+W
How to use it
- Make sure the tab or window you want to close is in front.
- Press the shortcut.
- Keep pressing to close tabs one after another.
Pro tip
Closed one too many? Ctrl + Shift + T (⌘ + ⇧ + T) brings the last tab back.
Next up in The Essentials
- Close or quit an appAlt+F4
- CopyCtrl+C
- CutCtrl+X
- PasteCtrl+V
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