I'd say Ctrl+W is just a terrible shortcut for closing a tab. It's right near Ctrl+Q, which usually quits an application. While Q is mnemonic, W is not. It's

I'd say Ctrl+W is just a terrible shortcut for closing a tab. It's right near Ctrl+Q, which usually quits an application. While Q is mnemonic, W is not. It's too ergonomic and requires very little wrist movement for such a destructive action. I understand your pain, but I blame the author of this weird convention for the "close tab" action, whoever they are