How to Close a Word Document Without Closing Microsoft Word

Learn how to close a Word document without exiting Word using shortcuts or the document window close button.

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To close a Word document without closing Word, click the 'X' button on the document window (usually at the top-right corner), or use the shortcut Ctrl+W on your keyboard. This will close only the active document, leaving the Word application running. This way, you can easily open or create other documents without restarting Word.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I close only one document in Word without closing the whole program? Click the 'X' on the document window or press Ctrl+W to close the active document while keeping Word open.
  2. What keyboard shortcut closes the current Word document? Press Ctrl+W to close the active document in Microsoft Word.
  3. Can I have multiple Word documents open at once? Yes, Microsoft Word allows you to open and switch between multiple documents without closing the application.

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