When using Double Click to Close Tab, common questions usually involve where to enable it, how the closing action works, and what happens to unsaved changes; this FAQ covers 3 common questions and answers.
FAQ
Where should I double-click to close a document after I enable the setting?
- Confirm that the Double Click to Close Tab option is already turned on.
- Open a document window that shows tabs.
- In the tab bar at the top of the window, double-click the document tab you want to close.
- If you double-click the editing area or a blank area instead of the tab, the document will not close.
How do I close tabs after I turn this feature off?
- Open Settings and turn off Double Click to Close Tab.
- Return to the document window and use the tab close button or another regular close method for the current document.
- If you want to use double-click tab closing again later, turn the setting back on.
Will double-clicking a tab affect unsaved content?
- If the document has unsaved changes, WPS follows the regular save-confirmation flow before the document closes.
- Choose Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel based on your needs.
- Finish the save confirmation before closing more tabs.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tab | The switchable item at the top of a document window that shows an open document. |
| Global settings | The WPS entry used to manage general preferences and app behavior. |
| Unsaved changes | A state in which document content has been modified but not saved yet. |