How to Force Quit on Mac? At some point you may encounter an unresponsive program on your Mac, and you need to close it immediately. Fortunately, there is a way to do this using a simple shortcut on your keyboard. In this article, we will show you how to force quit an app on Mac when it doesn't respond, so you can continue using your computer without problems. Read on to learn this handy trick that will save you time and frustration.

– Step by step -- How to Force Quit on Mac?

• Find the app or window that is not responding. It can be a browser window, a software application, etc.
• Open the "Finder" on your Mac. You can do this from the dock or by pressing Command + N if you're in another app.
• Select «Applications» in the Finder sidebar.
• Navigate to “Utilities” and click on it.
• Find the “Activity Monitor” program and open it. You can use the search bar in the top right corner if you can't find it.
• Find the unresponsive process or application in the list. It will normally appear red.
• Click on the process or application that is not responding.
• Click on the "X" icon at the top left. This forces the selected application or process to exit.

FAQ

1. How to force quit a program on Mac?

1. Press Command + Option + Esc to open the “Force Quit Applications” dialog box.
2. Select the application you want to close.
3. Click “Force Quit.”

2. What to do if an app is not responding on Mac?

1. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Force Quit” to open the dialog box.
3. Select the app that is not responding and click “Force Quit”.

3. What is the keyboard shortcut to force quit on Mac?

1. Command + Option + Esc is the keyboard shortcut to open the “Force Quit Applications” dialog box.
2. Once the box is open, select the application you want to close and click “Force Quit”.

4. How to close an unresponsive program on Mac without restarting?

1. Press Command + Option + Esc to open the “Force Quit Applications” dialog box.
2. Select the app that is not responding and click “Force Quit.”
3. The app should close without needing to restart.

5. How to force quit Safari on Mac?

1. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Force Quit” to open the dialog box.
3. Select Safari and click “Force Quit”.

6. What to do if my Mac freezes and is not responding?

1. Try performing a force restart by holding down the power button.
2. If it doesn't work, try pressing Command + Control + Option + Shift + Power to reset the PRAM.

7. How to close an unresponsive window on Mac?

1. Click on the desktop to make sure the problematic window is not selected.
2. Press Command + Option + Esc to open the “Force Quit Applications” dialog box.
3. Select the unresponsive window and click “Force Quit.”

8. How to restart an application on Mac?

1. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Force Quit” to open the dialog box.
3. Select the app you want to restart and click “Force Quit.”

9. Can you force quit an application on Mac without losing data?

1. Force quitting an app shouldn't cause data loss, but it's important to save your work before doing so.
2. If an app is not responding, save your data and then force quit the app.

10. What is “Gray Screen of Death” on Mac and how to fix it?

1. “Gray Screen of Death” is a common error that can occur on Mac.
2. Try performing a force restart by holding down the power button.
3. If it persists, seek help from specialized technical support.

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