How to Close All Open Windows of an App in Mac Os

This updated guide examines How to Close All Open Windows of an App in Mac Os and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

Using the Menu Bar

1. Open multiple windows in an app. You can open and close multiple windows in most apps, including all internet browsers, text editors, productivity apps, media players, image viewers, and file managers.
   • You can also use this method to close all folders if you have multiple windows open in Finder.
2. Click the app icon on the Dock. You will see this app's icon on the Dock at the bottom of your screen. Click on it make sure you're not closing any other apps. You will see the app name on the menu bar in the upper-left corner of your screen.
3. Click theFilebutton on the menu bar. This button is located next to the app name in the upper-left corner of your screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
4. Press and hold the?Optionbutton on your keyboard. Without closing the File menu, press the Option button to menu options. Some of the options in the drop-down menu will change.
   • On some keyboards, you will haveAltinstead of Option. In this case, look for the?sign on your keyboard.
5. ClickClose Allon the drop-down menu. It will close all open windows in this app without quitting the app. The app will keep running in the background.

Method 2of 2:

Using Keyboard Commands

1. Open multiple windows in an app. You can open and close multiple windows in most apps, including all internet browsers, text editors, productivity apps, media players, image viewers, and file managers.
   • You can also use this method to close all open folders if you have multiple windows open in Finder.
2. Press and hold the?Commandbutton on your keyboard.
   • On some keyboards, you will see?Cmdinstead of Command.
3. PressTab?while holding?Command. This button is in the upper-left corner of your keyboard. This key combination will let you scroll through app icons to switch between apps currently open and running on your Mac.
4. Make sure the application switcher is on the app you want to close. Scroll through apps in the switcher until you're on the correct app.
5. Press?Option+?Command+Won your keyboard. Press the three buttons at the same time to close all the open windows in this app. All open windows will close. The app will keep running in the background.
   • On some keyboards, you will haveAltinstead of Option. In this case, look for the?sign on your keyboard.