How to Close an App on Mac

Kyle Wood

Mac, Tutorials

Are you new to using a Mac and wondering how to close an app? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Closing an app on a Mac is simple and straightforward. In this article, we will guide you through the different methods to close apps on your Mac.

Method 1: Using the Application Menu

If the app you want to close is currently active and visible on your screen, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen to open the Application menu.
  2. Step 2: From the drop-down menu, click on “Quit [App Name]”. For example, if you want to close Safari, click on “Quit Safari”.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

If you prefer using keyboard shortcuts, here’s how you can close an app quickly:

  1. Step 1: Make sure the app you want to close is active and selected.
  2. Step 2: Press the “Command” (⌘) key and the “Q” key simultaneously.

Method 3: Using Force Quit

Sometimes, an app may become unresponsive or freeze. In such cases, you can force quit the app using these steps:

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Step 2: From the drop-down menu, click on “Force Quit [App Name]”. This will open the Force Quit Applications window.
  3. Step 3: In the Force Quit Applications window, select the app you want to close.
  4. Step 4: Click on the “Force Quit” button in the bottom-right corner of the window.

Method 4: Closing Multiple Apps at Once

If you have multiple apps open and want to close them all simultaneously, use these steps:

  1. Step 1: Press and hold the “Option” (⌥) key on your keyboard.
  2. Step 2: While holding down the Option key, click on any app’s red close button (“x”) in the top-left corner of its window. This will close all the apps at once.

Congratulations! You now know multiple ways to close apps on your Mac.

Whether you prefer using menus, keyboard shortcuts, or force quitting, you can quickly and easily close any app on your Mac. Happy computing!

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