Ctrl+Shift+W
Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
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.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.