Quick summary
Closing a pull request in GitHub removes it from the active queue without merging, keeping your repository organized. This guide walks you through selecting a pull request and using the Mark as Closed option to update its status instantly.
Steps
- Click on the Pull requests tab near the top of the repository page.
- Locate and click on the checkbox next to the pull request you wish to close.
- Go to the Mark as option and click the drop-down arrow.
- Click on the Closed button to set the pull request status.
- Navigate to the Closed section to confirm the pull request appears there.
- The pull request is now marked as Closed and will no longer be active or considered for merging.
