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FAQ Topic - How do I close a window and why does it not
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If a window was opened by javascript, then it can be closed
without confirmation by using `windowRef.close()`.

Before calling `windowRef.close()` (or other `window` methods), make
sure the window reference is not null and its `closed` property is `false`.

Popup windows cause usability problems and are generally best avoided.

<URL: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/990530.html>
<URL: http://jibbering.com/faq/#isWindowOpen >
<URL: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms536367%28VS.85%29.aspx>
<URL: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/DOM/window.close#Description>
<URL: http://docs.sun.com/source/816-6408-10/window.htm#1201822>


The complete comp.lang.javascript FAQ is at
http://jibbering.com/faq/

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In comp.lang.javascript message <4c71abfc$0$272$14726298@news.sunsite.dk
>, Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:02, FAQ server <javascript@dotinternet.be>
posted:

>Popup windows cause usability problems and are generally best avoided.
               ^ can

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