FAQ Topic - How do I close a window and why does it not work on the first one? (2008-04-29)

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FAQ Topic - How do I close a window and why does it not
work on the first one?
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Use ` windowRef.close() `, where windowRef is a window object
reference, such as window, top, parent, self, or a reference
obtained from the window.open() method. You can only close
windows opened by scripts, no others.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms536367.aspx

http://docs.sun.com/source/816-6408-10/window.htm#1201822

http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/DOM:window.open#FAQ


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