How do I close a window on Windows?

There are several ways to close a window on Windows:

• Using the "X" button: Click the "X" button in the top-right corner of the window. This is the most common and straightforward method.

• Using the keyboard shortcut Alt + F4: Pressing the Alt and F4 keys simultaneously will close the active window. If no window is active, it may bring up the shut down Windows dialog.

• Right-clicking the window in the taskbar: Right-click the application's icon in the taskbar and select "Close window" or "Close all windows" (if the application has multiple windows open).

• Using the Task Manager: If a window is frozen or unresponsive, you can use the Task Manager to force it to close. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, find the application in the list, select it, and click "End Task." Be aware that you may lose unsaved data using this method.

Here's a table summarizing the methods:

Method	Description	Pros	Cons
Click the "X" button	Click the close button in the upper-right corner.	Simple and intuitive.	Requires the window to be responsive.
Alt + F4	Press Alt + F4 keys.	Quick and easy keyboard shortcut.	Can close multiple windows quickly if you're not careful. May shut down Windows if no window is focused.
Taskbar right-click	Right-click the application icon in the taskbar.	Useful for closing multiple windows of the same application.	Requires the application to be running and visible in the taskbar.
Task Manager (End Task)	Force-close an unresponsive application by selecting it in Task Manager and clicking "End Task".	Can close unresponsive applications.	May result in data loss. Should only be used as a last resort.