When too many apps are open, they clutter the taskbar, use the PC’s resources, and cause things to slow down. But there is a way to close all of these windows swiftly with a few keypresses. In this article, I will share how to close a window when using Alt+tab.
How to close a window when using Alt + Tab in Windows 11/10
In this section, we will learn two ways to close a window when using Alt+tab on a Windows computer. Here’s all that’s covered:
- Close a window when using Alt + Tab with Delete Button
- Close a window when using Alt + Tab with CTRL+W
Let’s dive in!
1] Close a window when using Alt+Tab with Delete button
With the Delete button, you can close a window at any instant when using Alt+tab; here’s how:
- Open the Alt+Tab view.
- Use the Tab key to navigate to the window you wish to close while keeping the Alt key pressed.
- Now, tap Delete and release the Alt key, and the window will automatically close.
2] Close a window when using Alt+Tab with CTRL+W
Alternatively, you can also use the Ctrl+W keyboard shortcut when using Alt+Tab to close a window instantly:
- Open the Alt+Tab view.
- Use the Tab key to navigate to the window you wish to close; keep the Alt key pressed all this time.
- When navigating to the window you wish to close, press the Ctrl+W keys on your keyboard and then release the alt key to close the window without opening it automatically.
Instead of using the Tab key to navigate to the window you wish to close, you can use the left and right arrow keys in the above-listed methods.
Close a not responding window when using Alt+Tab
When you have a window that is not responding to the usual close option from the top right or the taskbar, you can also try closing the window using the Alt+Tab. To do this, get into the Alt+Tab view, use the Tab key to navigate to the unresponsive window, and then continuously press the Delete key to try and close the window.
Read: ALT TAB not working properly in Windows
Close a window when using the Win+Tab
You can close a window without having to open it when using Win+Tab. To do this, enter the Win+Tab view by pressing the respective keys. After that, navigate to the respective window using the arrow keys and press the Ctrl+W, or use the Delete shortcut to close the window instantly.
In this article, we learned how to close a window when using Alt+Tab. We hope you found it helpful.
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How do I kill an unresponsive app using Task Manager?
To kill an unresponsive app using the Task Manager, simply open the Task Manager using the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keyboard shortcut. Then go to the processes tab, find the app, right-click it, and select End Task from the context menu.
Read: How to show End Task in Taskbar Context Menu of Windows
How to close a window without opening it in Windows?
To close a window without opening in Windows, you can use the combination of the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut and the Delete key. Navigate to the window in the Alt+Tab view and press the Delete key to close it without opening it.
