Step 1: Click on the App
The first step in closing an app on Mac is to click on the application you want to close. You can do this by clicking on the app icon in the Dock or by clicking on the app window if it is already open.
Step 2: Quit the App
Once you have clicked on the app, the next step is to quit the application. There are a few ways to do this, but the most common method is to use the keyboard shortcut Command + Q. You can also select “Quit” from the application menu or right-click on the app icon in the Dock and select “Quit.”
Step 3: Confirm Quit
After you have selected “Quit,” a confirmation dialog box will appear asking if you want to save any unsaved changes before quitting the app. If you have made any changes that you want to save, click “Save.” If you don’t want to save any changes, click “Don’t Save.” If you have changed your mind and don’t want to quit the app, click “Cancel.”
Step 4: Force Quit the App
If an application has frozen or is not responding, you may need to force quit the app. To do this, select “Force Quit” from the Apple menu or press the keyboard shortcut Command + Option + Escape. This will bring up a dialog box showing all of the applications that are currently running. Select the app you want to force quit and click “Force Quit.”
FAQs
Q: Can I close an app without quitting it?
Yes, you can close an app window without quitting the application by clicking on the red “x” button in the top left corner of the window.
Q: How do I close multiple apps at once?
To close multiple apps at once, hold down the Command key and click on the app icons in the Dock. Once you have selected all of the apps you want to close, right-click on one of the icons and select “Quit” from the menu.
Q: What do I do if an app won’t quit?
If an app won’t quit using the standard methods, try force quitting the app using the keyboard shortcut Command + Option + Escape. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your Mac and then attempting to quit the app again.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to close an app on Mac, you can easily manage your applications and keep your computer running smoothly. Remember to save any changes before quitting an app and to force quit an app if it is not responding. With these simple steps, you’ll be a Mac pro in no time!