[Taikun]

I have the curve and I cant seem to find/generate the "close" menu or option - within the blackberry.

How do I force an application (my faves, options screen, etc) to close?

[JSanders]

On the 8700, press the Trackwheel > Scroll to the bottom of the menu normally > Close or Exit.

Some applications like the Phone Call log, homescreen, browser, BBMessenger won't close, and must remain running in the background.

[jamespaulritter]

Is there a faster way to close applications?

Its not a big hassle but to hit menu then "c" or 'E" then center on the track ball then "yes" I do want to close is about about 5 steps sometimes taking up to 4 seconds sometimes. This feels like a hassle when you want to just hurry up and put the BB back in your pocket quickly.

Is there a trick, shortcut or app that allows you to close apps quickly?

On PPC I could use WKTask, MagicButton or HandySwitcher to close apps with 1 or 2 steps.