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How to close all open document windows in Word?

Author: Tech Support Last Modified: 2025-03-07

If you have multiple documents open in Word, closing them one by one can be time-consuming. This tutorial introduces two quick methods to close all open Word windows at once.

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Option 1: Using shortcuts to close all open Word windows at once (Windows only)

Regardless of how many Word windows are open, you can quickly close all of them by pressing Alt + F4 simultaneously.

Option 2: Using Kutools for Word

If you have installed Kutools for Word, which provides multiple handy features for improving efficiency, you can quickly close all open Word windows with a single click.

  1. Click Kutools Plus > Close All.
    Close All option on the Word ribbon
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