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Hi All

Is it possible using script to close an HTML page in IE 5 without getting the confirmation dialog box promting the user if they really wish to close.

I try and use the window.close() method but it always prompts me if it is allowed to close?

Your help will be appreciated.

Thanks

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It depends on how you open the window. If you use a tag like this:

the window.close() method will NOT prompt you, because you created an entirely new window.

Similarly, you can use a tag like this to open a new window:

Again, you will not be prompted when you have a “java script:window.close()” link on the new page.

There’s a good Web reference page (these examples are included) at http://www.michael-thomas.com.

Hope this helps,

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