Frozen mac screen

I was using my MacBook and suddenly the screen completely froze while I was full screen in an app. I looked online for how to fix it but I think I may have messed it up.. how can I fix it??

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Sep 4, 2022 6:50 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2022 9:13 PM

Hi,


Hold down the power button for up to 10 seconds until the Mac shuts down, then start up normally.

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Sep 4, 2022 9:31 PM in response to Brookeavery

Brookeavery Said:

"Frozen Mac screen: I was using my MacBook and suddenly the screen completely froze while I was full screen in an app. I looked online for how to fix it but I think I may have messed it up.. how can I fix it??"

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Successfully Quitting an App:

Seems you need for Force Quit this app.

Two steps:


I. Using [command + tab]:

Use [command +tab] to get to Finder (the smileyface). Then, Force Quit the AppRead my User Tip: [command+tab] Use it to Access your Mac when Something is Not Responding - User Tip


II. Using Force Quit:

See if this applications open. If that is the case, save what need be (if possible), and then Force Quit.

  1. Go To: Apple Menu
  2. Select: Force Quit...
  3. Select: Mail
  4. Click: Force Quit button

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