In Google Chrome, what is the shortcut key combination to close the currently active tab?

In Google Chrome, what is the shortcut key combination to close the currently active tab? Correct Answer Ctrl + W

The correct answer is Ctrl + W.

Key Points

  • Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4 is the shortcut key used to close the currently active tab in Google Chrome.

Additional Information

Some other important shortcut keys in Google Chrome:

Shortcut keys Functions
Ctrl + n Open a new window
Ctrl + tab or Ctrl + PgDn Jump to the next open tab
Ctrl +Shift + tab or Ctrl + PgUp Jump to the previous open tab
Ctrl + Shift + w or Alt + F4 Close the current window
Alt + Space then n Minimise the current window
Alt + Space then x Maximise the current window
Alt + Shift + Tab  Move through the windows in the reverse direction
Alt + f then x Quit Google Chrome

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