How to close all open Word documents?

When you have multiple documents open in one or separate windows, closing them one by one can be time-consuming. Are there easier ways to close all documents at once? This tutorial will introduce quick methods to achieve this.

Close all Word documents using the Taskbar

Close all Word documents using Kutools for Word

Close all Word documents using the Close All command

Close all Word documents using the Taskbar

If you want to quickly close all open Word documents or windows at once, follow these steps:

1. Place your cursor over the Word icon on the Taskbar and right-click on it.
2. Click Close all windows.

   

All open Word documents or windows will close at once.

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Close all Word documents using Kutools for Word

Kutools for Word provides a one-click Close All feature to instantly close all open Word documents or windows.

1. Click Kutools Plus > Close All.

   

All Word documents or windows will close immediately.

Close all Word documents using the Close All command

By default, the Close All command does not appear on the Quick Access Toolbar. You need to add it manually before using it.

1. Click File > Options.
2. In the Word Options dialog, do as follows:
   1. Navigate to the Quick Access Toolbar tab.
   2. Select All Commands from the Choose commands from drop-down list.
   3. Find Close All, click Add.
   4. Click OK to save the changes.

      

3. Now, you can close all open Word documents with a single click on the Close All command on the Quick Access Toolbar.

   

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