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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e0ddeda..43c083c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -127,7 +127,15 @@ the possible combinations of [position] and [alignment].
 
 Whether or not to hide the popover when it is clicked on, default: ``true``.
 
+### Programmatic Hiding of the Popover
 
+Register the ``hidePopover()`` function against a ``ng-click`` directive to hide the popover when a specific element is clicked (e.g. a close button):
+
+```html
+<button ng-click="hidePopover()">Close</button>
+```
+
+This button lives within the popover template.
 
 ### Themes
 
diff --git a/src/nsPopover.js b/src/nsPopover.js
index 96a1652..d43dc4a 100644
--- a/src/nsPopover.js
+++ b/src/nsPopover.js
@@ -103,6 +103,10 @@
             $popover.remove();
           });
 
+          scope.hidePopover = function() {
+            hider_.hide($popover, 0);
+          };
+
           $popover
             .css('position', 'absolute')
             .css('display', 'none');