04.05.2024

How to force close an app on macOS

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Daria Gromova

Lifehacker Author

How to force close an application on macOS

If the application is on Mac hangs and does not respond to the end command, you can close it manually. It also prevents additional windows such as “Are you sure you want to exit?” that some programs show when you try to shut down in the usual way.

To do this, just right-click on the application icon while holding down the ⌥ key. The “Finish” menu item will change to “Force Quit”. -na-macos-1fa3c41.jpg” alt=”How to force close an application on macOS” />

You can also invoke the Force Quit Manager by pressing ⌥ + ⌘ + Esc. Select the stuck application from the list and click End. na-macos-ff5bcf2.jpg” alt=”How to force close an application on macOS” />