CmdOptionW

CmdOptionW is a keyboard shortcut commonly found in macOS applications. When pressed, it typically triggers the "Close Window" command. This action is equivalent to clicking the red close button located in the top-left corner of a window.

The shortcut consists of three keys: the Command key (⌘), the Option key (⌥), and the W key. Pressing these keys simultaneously will prompt the active window to close. If the application has unsaved changes in the window, the user will usually be presented with a dialog box asking whether to save the changes before closing.

This shortcut is a time-saving feature for users who frequently work with multiple windows or applications on their Mac. It allows for quick and efficient window management without the need to use the mouse. The functionality of CmdOptionW is consistent across most native macOS applications, as well as many third-party programs that adhere to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines. In some specific contexts or applications, this shortcut might be remapped or have a different function assigned, but its primary use remains closing the current window.