How to Close Browser Windows with Python Selenium: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to close browser windows using Python Selenium with driver.close(), driver.quit(), and window switching techniques.
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To close a window using Python Selenium, you can use the `driver.close()` method for closing the current window the WebDriver is focusing on, or `driver.quit()` to completely close all windows and end the WebDriver session. If handling multiple windows and you wish to close a specific one, first switch to that window using `driver.switch_to.window(window_name)` and then perform `driver.close()`. Always ensure your code handles browser sessions and windows appropriately to avoid leaving unused processes running.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the difference between driver.close() and driver.quit() in Selenium? driver.close() closes the current browser window that the WebDriver is controlling, while driver.quit() closes all browser windows and ends the WebDriver session completely.
- How do I close a specific browser window using Python Selenium? You can close a specific window by switching to it using driver.switch_to.window(window_name) and then calling driver.close() to close that window.
- Does driver.quit() stop browser processes after closing? Yes, driver.quit() terminates all browser windows opened by the WebDriver and stops the associated browser driver processes.