Close Tab in Chrome (Windows)
Press Ctrl + W to close the tab you are looking at.
What it does
Close Tab removes the current tab and moves you to a neighbouring one. When it was the last tab of the window, the window closes too. A tab closed by mistake is not lost: Reopen Closed Tab brings it back, with its history. Pinned tabs close the same way, so check which tab is in front before you press.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Windowsthis page | Ctrl + W |
| macOS | |
| Linux |
More Chrome shortcuts: Tabs
- Reopen Closed Tab
- Next Tab
- Previous Tab
- Go to Tab 1-8
- Go to Last Tab
All 59 Chrome shortcuts for WindowsThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Chrome shortcut for Close Tab on Windows?
Ctrl+W. Press it to close the tab you are looking at.
What is the shortcut for Close Tab in Chrome on macOS and Linux?
On macOS it is ⌘W. On Linux it is Ctrl+W.