Unified way to close browser window in JavaScript?

Question

Is there a way to just close my browser window, guaranteed? Last time, when I heard, the call window.close()or self.close()only works when starting the current window from another window. Is there a way to force most browsers to close the current window if this is not the case?

Answer 1

It is not possible to close the parent window using a script without a request in any major browser.

So no, no guarantees. In the child window window.closeand self.closework fine.

Answer 2

firefox , , , firefox, : http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/749393

, IE

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Answer 3

Try this (working in Chrome and IE) -

function closeWindow() { 
window.open('', '_self', '');
window.close();
}