JS close() Problem

[Kowa92]

Hi All! I've a problem with this code that doesn't work... And i don't understend where is the mistake... This is the code:

<a href="javascript:window.close();" >Close Main Window</a>

Why this doesn't work? I've the Chrome Browser... But i tryed with Mozzilla Firefox too, but however doesn't want to work... Why?

[Don E]

From what i understand, that function only works when you open a window with the window.open() function.

[Kowa92]

From what i understand, that function only works when you open a window with the window.open() function.

Okay, thanks for your suggestion... But, how can i close a (main) window that i haven't open with the "open()" command?

[Don E]

you can try <a href="javascript:self.close()">Close the window</a> but I dont think that works in most/all browsers.

[jeffman]

It's a security issue. Just because your page is active in a window does not mean you "own" the window. A user may have 50-pages of history and forms in a window that they don't want to lose. That makes closing the window their choice, not yours.