CMD-Q only removes an app from the CMD-TAB list, but it’s still running in the background

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CMD-Q only removes an app from the CMD-TAB list, but it’s still running in the background

As an example, Email app was closed with CMD-Q, and is not listed in the CMD-Tab list of apps. Yet, it is shown as running in the background.

Posted on Aug 20, 2020 8:49 AM

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raina_b22

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Aug 21, 2020 9:45 AM in response to Richiwalt

Richiwalt,

Thanks for clarifying that--our apologies for the oversight.

This combination is expected behavior between the iPad and external keyboards, however if you'd like to see this change or report this behavior, visit this link:

Product Feedback - Apple

As a tip, in the app switcher view, you can swipe up to close the app.

How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Have a great day!

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brenden dv

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Aug 21, 2020 7:17 AM in response to Richiwalt

Hi Richiwalt,

Thanks for the screenshot to help show us your Command+Q function isn't fully quitting the app desired.

For the apps affected, let's use the Force Quit option found in the Apple Logo at the top left corner.

How to force an app to quit on your Mac

Then restart your computer, and test again.

Have a great day!

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Aug 21, 2020 7:31 AM in response to brenden dv

Thanks for the reply Brenden dv,

I have not problems with CMD-Q on my Mac. The above screenshot is for iPad (which, the magic keyboard is lacking an ESC key). I can quit the app if I go to see all Apps running in the background ... but the reason for the post it to point out a bug, in that ESC-Q does not close the app down, it only removes it from the CMD-Tab list of apps.

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Richiwalt Author

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Aug 21, 2020 9:49 AM in response to raina_b22

Thanks raina_b22 ,

Already made a feedback report ... yes, imo, either CMD-Q, either needs to work all the way, or not at all. Removing an app from the list of possible apps to switch to in CMD-Tab only is not very productive.

thanks again for the reply,

-richard

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CMD-Q only removes an app from the CMD-TAB list, but it’s still running in the background

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