• To close a document, select the File tab and select Close.

  • To close Word, select X Close in the upper-right corner.

Tip: By default, when you're signed in, files are saved in OneDrive and are autosaved at regular intervals. You can press Ctrl+S anytime to save.

  • To close a document, select the File menu and select Close.

  • To close Word, select X Close in the upper-right corner.

Tip: By default, when you're signed in, files are saved in OneDrive and are autosaved at regular intervals. You can press Cmd+S to anytime to save.

To close a document, simply close the browser tab or window. In Word for the web, your document is saved automatically as you work.

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