Windows 8 - How to close tiles?

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Issue

How to close opened tiles under Windows 8?

Solution

First solution: Press Alt + F4 on active tile.
Second solution:

  • move your mouse cursor at the top of your screen
  • You'll notice that the cursor's shape will change (small hand)
  • Left-click and drag the cursor to the bottom of your screen to close the tile.

Note that: You can navigate through your opened tiles by pressing Alt + Tab.

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