Command+W
Alternatively called Cmd+W, Command+W is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to close a program, window, tab, or document. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Command+W keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Command key, and while continuing to hold, press W.
Command+W in macOS
In Apple's macOS, pressing Command+W closes the current program.
Command+W in an Internet browser
In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari), pressing Command+W closes the current tab. If there aren't multiple tabs open, pressing Command+W closes the browser.
Command+W in Excel
In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Command+W closes the current workbook.
If you're editing the contents of a cell and press Command+W, nothing will happen.
Command+W in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+W keyboard shortcut closes the current presentation.
Command+W in Word and other word processors
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Command+W closes the current document.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.