Close window shortcut
Windows
AltF4Mac
⌘cmdWAlt+F4 closes the active window or app on Windows. On a Mac, Cmd+W closes the window and Cmd+Q quits the app.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Close a browser tab | CtrlW | ⌘cmdW |
| Quit the app (Mac) | Not on Windows | ⌘cmdQ |
Try it now
Your browser or operating system handles this one before a web page can see it, so press it in the real app instead.
Practise it with the rest of the set
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Questions
What is the close window shortcut?
Alt+F4 closes the active window or app on Windows. On a Mac, Cmd+W closes the window and Cmd+Q quits the app.