How to Reopen an Accidental Browser or Program Window: Quick Guide

Learn how to quickly reopen accidentally closed windows on browsers and programs with simple keyboard shortcuts and tips.

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To reopen an accidentally closed window: If you closed your browser tab by mistake, press Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + T (Mac) to reopen the last closed tab. If it's a program window, check the taskbar or dock for the application icon, and click to reopen it. If it's entirely closed, reopen it from your recent applications list. Prevent future accidental closures with browser extensions designed to manage and recover tabs.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What shortcut do I use to restore a closed tab? Press Ctrl + Shift + T on Windows or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac to reopen the most recently closed tab.
  2. How can I prevent losing tabs I often use? Use browser extensions designed for tab management or enable session restore features in your browser settings.
  3. Can I reopen other types of closed windows? Yes, check your taskbar or dock for the application icon to reopen closed program windows.
  4. What to do if the entire program closed? Reopen the program from your recent applications list or search for it in your system's search function.