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Close active window or exit app

Closes the currently active window or exits the active application.

Alt + F4

When to use it

When you want to quickly close a window or quit an app without using the mouse.

Pro tip

If a program is not responding, Alt+F4 may force it to close. Use Win+Down arrow to minimize instead.

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