Word 2007 - Close all files keyboard shortcut

[Tammy]

Hi,

In previous versions of Word I was able to click SHIFT + File + Close All to
close all opened documents. Is there any keyboard shortcut available in 2007
that does the same thing? Holding SHIFT, then clicking the Microsoft Office
button does not add the option, or change "Close" to "Close All." I know I
can add a button to the Quick Access Toolbar to close all documents, but
would like to know if the very handy keyboard shortcut still exists, or has
it changed? I didn't see it listed in the Help topic for keyboard shortcuts.

Thanks!

 

[Jay Freedman]

Hi,

In previous versions of Word I was able to click SHIFT + File + Close
All to close all opened documents. Is there any keyboard shortcut
available in 2007 that does the same thing? Holding SHIFT, then
clicking the Microsoft Office button does not add the option, or
change "Close" to "Close All." I know I can add a button to the Quick
Access Toolbar to close all documents, but would like to know if the
very handy keyboard shortcut still exists, or has it changed? I
didn't see it listed in the Help topic for keyboard shortcuts.

Thanks!

The function is there, although it isn't assigned a shortcut by default. You
can add it:

Open the dialog to customize the Quick Access Toolbar and click the keyboard
shortcuts Customize button at the bottom. Set the category to All Commands,
select the command FileCloseAll, and assign a keystroke combination
(remember to click the Assign button before closing the dialog).

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Tammy]

Hi Jay,

Thanks for your response. I was aware of the option of assigning a custom
keystroke. I am running a training session and wanted to see if the "old"
keystroke was still there. Thanks, again for responding - I will show the
class how to go through the assignment process.

Have a good one!