Ctrl+W: Close a Workbook

The shortcut Ctrl+W is to close a workbook. If you saved your work, the workbook will be closed. If you did not save your work, a saving reminder will appear.

Step 1: Click anywhere in the worksheet;

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Step 2: Pressing and hold the"Ctrl" key, and press the letter "W" from the keyboard. The file will close, if you already saved the worksheet;

Step 3: A warning message will appear if not saved yet;

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