Try the Quit action.
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"Nigel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I use the macro, "Close Database" attached to a command button on my
> switchboard which works fine. However, it does not close Access
> completely,
> it leaves the getting started page open. Please could someone let me know
> how
> I can close the database and Access in one go.
>
> Thanks