Command Prompt/Close

The Command Prompt is the command line interface (CLI) provided with Microsoft operating systems. This activity will show you how to close a command prompt.

Readings

 * Wikipedia: exit (command)

Preparation
To prepare for these activities:
 * 1) Start Windows.
 * 2) Log in if necessary.
 * 3) Have a  command prompt open.

Activity 1 - Close a Command Prompt
Three different methods for closing a command prompt are available. These include the Close button, the Control box, and the Exit command.

Method 1 - Close Button
As with any window, to close a command prompt using the Close button:
 * 1) Click on the Close button (X) in the upper right corner.

Method 2 - Control Box
As with any window, to close a command prompt using the control box:
 * 1) Click on the Command Prompt icon / Control Box in the upper left corner or press Alt + Space.
 * 2) Select Close.

Method 3 - Exit Command
Unique to command prompts, to close a command prompt using the Exit command:
 * 1) Type exit in the command window.  Note: Windows commands are generally not case sensitive.  Exit, exit, and EXIT work equally well.
 * 2) Press Enter.