closing a floating window

[Scott]

Is there a way to use a keyboard shortcut to close a floating window,
such as Reference Tools? Command-W doesn't work (it closes the document
window instead). I know that in an application like TextEdit, using the
window's specific keyboard shortcut toggles the window open and
closed--that is, Command-T shows and hides the Font window. I tried
assigning a keyboard shortcut to Reference Tools (control-R), and it
shows the window just fine, but hitting it again doesn't hide the window.

Going to the mouse (in this case, just to click a close button) slows my
workflow.

 

[matt neuburg]

Is there a way to use a keyboard shortcut to close a floating window,
such as Reference Tools? Command-W doesn't work (it closes the document
window instead). I know that in an application like TextEdit, using the
window's specific keyboard shortcut toggles the window open and
closed--that is, Command-T shows and hides the Font window. I tried
assigning a keyboard shortcut to Reference Tools (control-R), and it
shows the window just fine, but hitting it again doesn't hide the window.

You're on the right track. Assign your keyboard shortcut to View >
ToggleOfficeTools. m.