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TextEdit Not Responding

One of my friends' sent me a txt file via WhatsApp. When I tried to open that file it opens in TextEdit(Default App) it seems to be fine but after a couple of seconds it starts loading and loads forever. Force closing was my only option. How to resolve this issue? I use a 2020 MacBook Pro M1 with 8GB RAM.


Posted on May 23, 2021 9:39 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2021 10:43 AM

Is this the only file that TextEdit is having trouble with? If not boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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May 23, 2021 10:43 AM in response to koushal007

Is this the only file that TextEdit is having trouble with? If not boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


TextEdit Not Responding

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