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# closePanel

[Valid for](../../../Shared/FeatureAvailability.md): CANoe DE • CANoe4SW DE

**Note**\
If several panels with the same name exist in the CANoe DE product configuration this command has an effect on all these panels.

## Function Syntax

```plaintext
void closePanel(char panelName[]);
```

## Description

Closes a panel. The panel is accessed by its individual panel name that is entered in the Panel Designer.

## Parameters

* **panelName**: Panel name, restricted to 128 characters.

## Return Values

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## Example

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[openPanel](CAPLfunctionOpenPanel.md)
