When I launch address book, multiple windows open

When I launch address book, multiple windows open, and I can't find a way to close them unless I do it one at a time. I must have chosen at some point "open all contacts" or something like that, but am at a loss as to how to prevent this in the future. I've tried command +option+w, to no avail. Ideas? thanks!

Untick this box:
Or use alt/option + Cmd + Q to Quit and DIscard Windows.
Regards.
Colin R.

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