What Does Control W Do on Facebook?

Shortcut Keys

• Shortcut keys allow you to perform actions on your computer quickly. Typically, these shortcut keys are a combination of the "Ctrl" button and a letter. These shortcuts can quickly print a page, close a window or start a program. You can set custom shortcut keys on your computer to further automate functions on your computer.
  
  

Facebook

• Facebook is a social media website that lets you connect with other people of similar interests. You can make connections with your friends, family members and coworkers to share information with them. You upload photos, videos and status updates so your friends know what is going on with you.
  
  

"Ctrl" & "W"

• The "Ctrl" and "W" keys, when pressed at the same time, create a shortcut command for Internet browsers. The shortcut is not strictly associated with Facebook but is rather an Internet browser feature. Pressing the "Ctrl" and the "W" key will close your Facebook tab.
  
  

Joke Pages

• There are a couple of Facebook pages that claim pushing "Ctrl" and "W" on Facebook will open a photo or video. These pages are joke pages designed to trick you into closing your Facebook page. There is no specific feature in Facebook that uses the "Ctrl" and "W" shortcut.