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
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Syntax
Parameters
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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Window Object
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