# Window close() Method

Window Object

## Example

Use open() to open a new window, and close() to close the new window:

function openWin() {
myWindow = window.open("", "myWindow", "width=200, height=100"); // Opens a new window
}
function closeWin() {
myWindow.close(); // Closes the new window
}
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## Definition and Usage

The close() method closes the current window.

Tip: This method is often used together with the open() method.

## Browser Support

Method |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
close() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes

## Syntax

window.close()

## Parameters

None

## Technical Details

Return Value: | No return value

## More Examples

## Example

Open "www.w3schools.com" in a new window, and use close() to close the window:

function openWin() {
myWindow = window.open("http://www.w3schools.com", "_blank", "width=200, height=100");
}
function closeWin() {
myWindow.close();
}
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