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Closing a Window

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Closing a Window Minimize, Maximize and Close buttons

When you’re finished working with a window, you should close it. This can help speed up Windows, conserve memory, and keep your desktop from becoming cluttered.

Closing a Window using the Mouse

To close a window with the mouse: Click on the Close button button on the title bar.
OR
1. Click on the Control menu icon to display the Control menu.

Windows 7 Control menu

2. Select the Close command to close the window.


Closing a Window using the Keyboard

If you would rather use the keyboard, select the window you want to close and press Alt + F4.


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Last updated January 19, 2014
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