Ctrl+Shift+W

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Ctrl+Shift+W keyboard shortcut

The Ctrl+Shift+W keyboard shortcut most commonly used to close all open tabs within a program. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Ctrl+Shift+W

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold them, press the W key.

Tip

Programs that support Ctrl+Shift+W shortcut also support Ctrl+W.

Ctrl+Shift+W in Microsoft Windows

In most Microsoft Windows programs that support tabs, pressing Ctrl+Shift+W closes all open tabs.

Ctrl+Shift+W in Internet browsers

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox), pressing Ctrl+Shift+W closes the currently active window and any open tabs in that window.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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