Force quit on Mac shortcut
Windows
AltF4Mac
⌥option⌘cmdescPress Option+Cmd+Esc to open Force Quit Applications, select the frozen app and click Force Quit. Holding Option+Shift+Cmd+Esc for about three seconds force quits the frontmost app immediately.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Force quit the front app instantly | CtrlShiftEsc | ⌥option⇧shift⌘cmdesc |
Good to know
- The Windows column shows the nearest equivalents: Alt+F4 closes the app, Task Manager ends it if it is not responding.
Try it now
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Practise it with the rest of the set
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Questions
What is the force quit on mac shortcut?
Press Option+Cmd+Esc to open Force Quit Applications, select the frozen app and click Force Quit. Holding Option+Shift+Cmd+Esc for about three seconds force quits the frontmost app immediately.