Task Manager shortcut
Windows
CtrlShiftEscMac
⌥option⌘cmdescCtrl+Shift+Esc opens Task Manager directly on Windows. On a Mac, Option+Cmd+Esc opens Force Quit Applications; for the full Task Manager equivalent, open Activity Monitor with Cmd+Space and type its name.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Security screen with Task Manager option | CtrlAltDelete | Not on Mac |
| Power user menu (then press T) | ⊞winX | Not on Mac |
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Questions
What is the task manager shortcut?
Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens Task Manager directly on Windows. On a Mac, Option+Cmd+Esc opens Force Quit Applications; for the full Task Manager equivalent, open Activity Monitor with Cmd+Space and type its name.