Window close() method

JavaScript Window Object

close()The function of the method is: close the current window or call the window that opened it.

Only allowed to usewindow.open()The method is called by the window opened by the script.

Syntax:

window.close()

var popupWindow;
//　Function to open a new window
function windowOpen() {
　　popupWindow = window.open("https://www.oldtoolbag.com", "_blank");
}
//　Function to close the opened window
function windowClose() {
　　if (popupWindow) {
　popupWindow.close();
　　}
}

Browser Compatibility

All browsers fully support the close() method:

Technical Details

Related References

Window (Window) Reference:open() Method

Window (Window) Reference:closed() property

JavaScript Window Object