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domtrump
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Helper II

Close the open file - NOT the application

Sounds like this should be so simple so I assume I'm missing something. In PBI Desktop, how do I CLOSE the currently open file (PBIX) WITHOUT closing out of the PBI Desktop application? There is no "Close" on the file menu. 

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marcelsmaglhaes
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Hey @domtrump 

Unfortunately, Power BI Desktop doesn't have a direct "Close File" option like other applications (e.g., Word or Excel).

Howewer you can vote in this idea askin for a close button: Microsoft Idea


Regards,
Marcel Magalhães
Microsoft Power BI Official Partner
MCT | Certified PL-300 Power BI

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