Window.hide()

The Window element exposes an experimental hide() function that closes the window from inside .slint code. It is the counterpart to the already-stable show() method available on component handles in Rust, C++, and other languages.

Note: Window.hide() is experimental and subject to change. Tracking issue: slint-ui/slint#10502 ↗.

Usage

Call hide() on the window through any context that resolves to the root Window:

export component MainWindow inherits Window {
    VerticalLayout {
        Text { text: "Close me"; }
        TouchArea {
            clicked => { root.hide(); }
        }
    }
}

slint

When the function is called, the window is hidden and its event loop reference is dropped, just like calling window().hide() from Rust or C++ code. Any component handles still held by the application keep the component alive, so you can call show() again later to bring the window back.