If this does not work, try pressing the Esc key. Try moving the mouse to the top of the screen to see if the hidden close button reappears. Common reasons include a program running in fullscreen mode or a program that hides the close button for a cleaner aesthetic appearance (e.g., Windows 8 programs). The close button may be missing for various reasons. On Apple macOS, the close button is a red 'X' button in the window's top-left corner, as shown in the image. Clicking the X for the Document1 tab closes only the Document1 document window, but leaves the TextPad program open.

The close program button is a red box shown in the example below, with another X for the Document1 tab. Clicking any 'X' below the top-right corner 'X' closes that specific document, file, tab, or window in the program, but not the entire program. If a program has multiple documents, files, tabs, or windows open, clicking the 'X' at the top-right corner (top-left on macOS) closes everything. For example, in most operating systems and software programs, the close button (denoted by an 'X') is located in the top-right corner of the window. When referring to a button or GUI operating system feature, the close box or close button exits a window in a program or the entire program. If the tab does not have an 'X,' try hovering over it and see if one appears.Ģ. If a program is frozen or not responding, see: What should I do when a computer freezes or locks up? How to close a tabĪ program, such as an Internet browser with multiple tabs, can have the individual tab closed by clicking the 'X' next to the tab's name. How to close a program that is not responding For more information, see: How to shut down a computer. If you're done using your computer, you can shut it down to close all programs and turn it off. How to close Windows or another operating system To close or exit a program window or application, click the close button (see example below) or use one of the keyboard shortcuts from the tips above. How to close a program that is not responding.How to close Windows or another operating system.

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