How to Close Command Prompt

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• Using the "Exit" Command
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• Using the "X" Window Control Button
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This article will teach you two simple ways of exiting the Command Prompt in Windows. For these steps to work, a Command Prompt window must be opened.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using the "Exit" Command

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1. 
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   Type exit in the console.
2. 
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   Hit ↵ Enter. The Command Prompt window in which the command was typed will close.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using the "X" Window Control Button

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1. 
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   Look at the three window control buttons at the top-right corner of the Command Prompt window.
2. 
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   Click the "X" button to close it. If you're using Windows 10, the button will be white until highlighted with your pointer.
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  How do I get on CMD using a Mac?

  

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  Type exit, or click the x in the upper right hand corner, You can also right click on the top banner and select, close.

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