You also can close programs by pressing the “ALT” and “F4” keys together. For ease of access, you can pin the Task Manager to the taskbar by right-clicking the Task Manager taskbar icon while the program is open and selecting “Pin This Program to the Taskbar.”

What is the keyboard shortcut to close a program?

To quickly close the current application, press Alt+F4. This works on the desktop and even in new Windows 8-style applications. To quickly close the current browser tab or document, press Ctrl+W.

How do I force quit a program using my keyboard?

The Alt + F4 keyboard shortcut can force a program to quit when the program’s window is selected and active. When no window is selected, pressing Alt + F4 will force your computer to shut down.