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# Logging Out

## Graphical Logout

To log out your graphical desktop session, select Main Menu => Log Out.

When the confirmation dialog appears as shown in Figure 1-10, select the Logout option and click the Yes button. If you want to save the configuration of your desktop, as well as any programs which are running, check the Save current setup option, as well.

Figure 1-10. Logout Confirmation

## Virtual Console Logout

If you are not using the X Window System, and you logged in at the console, type `exit` or [Ctrl]-[D] to log out of the console session.

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