how to force quit on mac

How to Force Quit on Mac

Sometimes, applications on your Mac may freeze or become unresponsive, preventing you from closing them normally. In such cases, you can force quit the application to regain control of your computer. This guide will walk you through the steps to force quit on Mac using different methods.

Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Press the Command + Option + Esc keys simultaneously on your keyboard. This will bring up the “Force Quit Applications” window.
2. In the window that appears, select the application you want to force quit by clicking on it.
3. Click the Force Quit button. The selected application will now be forcefully closed.

Method 2: Using the Apple Menu

1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
2. From the drop-down menu, select Force Quit…. This will open the “Force Quit Applications” window.
3. In the window that appears, choose the application you want to force quit.
4. Click the Force Quit button. The selected application will be forcefully closed.

Method 3: Using Activity Monitor

1. Open Activity Monitor on your Mac. You can find it by searching for it in Spotlight or locating it in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder.
2. In the Activity Monitor window, locate the application you wish to force quit.
3. Select the application, either by clicking on it once or highlighting it.
4. Click on the X button in the top-left corner of the window. A confirmation dialog will appear.
5. In the dialog, click Force Quit. The application will immediately be terminated.

Remember, force quitting an application may result in unsaved changes being lost. It is always recommended to save your work before resorting to force quitting.