Press these three keys together: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). Or choose Force Quit from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. (This is similar to pressing Control-Alt-Delete on a PC.) Then select the app in the Force Quit window and click Force Quit.
What do you do when a Mac won't force quit?
If the app still doesn't quit, then follow these steps:
- Simultaneously press these three keys: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape).
- Select the app in the Force Quit window, and then click Force Quit.
How do I unfreeze my Mac without force quit?
Restart. If Force Quit doesn't bail you out, try rebooting the computer. If a frozen Mac prevents you from clicking the Restart command on the Apple menu, hold down the power button for several seconds or press the Control+Command keys and then press the power button.
