Command to close terminal window

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When I want to close a window I type exit :

 mbp-thomas in ~
○ → exit
logout

[Opération terminée]

Then cmd + w to close the window.

Is there a way to do it with a little script like if I type quit it exit the session then close the window ?

@glennjackman that's a damn good question ! I'll try it right now — Thomas Ayoub, Jun 10, 2014 at 15:12
While the question already has a great answer, a quick tip on the side: CTRL-D does the same as typing exit and hitting ENTER, but is much quicker. Also works when logging off a remote server in an SSH session. — ssc, Jun 13, 2014 at 20:07

grg · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-10 16:52:09Z

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Hugo · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-12 19:35:42Z

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You could also simply quit Terminal by using Cmd+Q

answered Jun 12, 2014 at 19:35

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He did not ask how to quit terminal. This is not answer to his question.
– AllInOne
Jun 12, 2014 at 21:00
True, and while it is technically and semantically different, for all intents and purposes, that is what's happening, except if there are multiple instances open (or wants an app without window processes running).
– Hugo
Jun 16, 2014 at 2:37

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