Are you facing a situation where an application on your Mac is unresponsive and not working correctly? Force quitting the application can help you resolve the issue swiftly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to force quit an application on a Mac:
Using Keyboard Shortcuts:
If you want to force quit an application using keyboard shortcuts, follow these simple steps:
- Option + Command + Esc: Press these keys together to bring up the ‘Force Quit Applications’ window. Select the application you want to quit and click ‘Force Quit’.
Using the Apple Menu:
You can also force quit an application using the Apple Menu. Here’s how:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Choose ‘Force Quit’ from the drop-down menu.
- Select the application from the list and click ‘Force Quit’.
By following these simple steps, you can quickly force quit an unresponsive application on your Mac and get back to work smoothly. Remember to save your work before force quitting to avoid any data loss.