command q doesn't work

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command q doesn't work

command q no longer seems to work for me. it doesn't quit from any of the applications. (tried it in safari, firefox and a other apps)

command w doesn't close the tab. command n doesn't open a new window and the list goes on.

command a does work! selects all in the page.

the keys are all good, nothing wrong with the keyboard.

what/where can i check for the default behavior of these keys? i've tried resetting to defaults in the keyboard shortcuts under 'system preferences'.

help!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 31, 2011 8:23 AM

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Answer 1

AussieDJ

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Jul 31, 2011 8:27 AM in response to venkyk

You have to be in that program to command + q, sometimes it's actually in Finder. If you Command + Tab before you try, that should fix it.

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Answer 2

venkyk Author

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Jul 31, 2011 8:58 AM in response to AussieDJ

hmm, that's not it. thanks for your reply though.

i've switched to other programs (using command tab) and it doesn't work.

for example, right now, i have 'terminal', firefox, safari (and finder) running. i've switched to each of these programs and command q doesn't quit any of them. something is definitely hosed up.

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Answer 3

AussieDJ

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Jul 31, 2011 8:59 AM in response to venkyk

Does it work when you are Command + Tab ing & whlie you are still holding Command on a program in your command+tab list, pressing Q?

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Answer 4

Aug 4, 2011 8:31 AM in response to venkyk

I'm experiencing this same issue. I have to press Command-Q multiple times - 6 times the last time I tried - before it closes the app. It's very strange.

Some apps seem to work correctly - Google Chrome closed on the first Command-Q press.

Very strange behavior.

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