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majidmx
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Close a file

HI  I am new to Power BI and after I load data, ceate reports and save, I can't see how to close the file to open a new one or close and exit. The 'Close' option is not available from the File Menu.

 

Is it simply that we have to X out of the application?

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DataInsights
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@majidmx,

 

That's correct--click the "X" at the top right to close Power BI. You can also right-click the Power BI Desktop icon in the task bar and click Close window, or use Alt-F4.





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MarkShowacre
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Someone please explain the logic of not having a report close feature vs closing the whole BI desktop App, otherwise this seem stupid beyond all belief...

majidmx
Regular Visitor

Thank you

DataInsights
Super User
Super User

@majidmx,

 

That's correct--click the "X" at the top right to close Power BI. You can also right-click the Power BI Desktop icon in the task bar and click Close window, or use Alt-F4.





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