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How to force quit an app with shortcut keys

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 25, 2019 8:10 PM

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Eau Rouge

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Posted on May 25, 2019 8:22 PM

Option/Alt, Command and Escape keys all pressed together.

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May 25, 2019 8:22 PM in response to manohar192

Option/Alt, Command and Escape keys all pressed together.

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