Comment 1 for bug 489098

Windows XP service pack 3, inkscape v. 0-47. The file option to 'close' should only close the document and not the application. If it is the only or last document then a new document should be opened automatically. MS Office 2007 functions this way except one 'quits' by clicking the 'x' in the upper right hand corner of the window rather than from the file command (with a reminder to save if you hadn't). This was confusing at first when I got booted out by selecting 'close'. I'd recommend eliminating one option or giving each one a distinct effect. Thanks. Lia