Q: Just downloaded app and now screen is blank. How do I close the app with the key board?

I just downloaded a app. I opened it and the screen went blank. I don't know how to close the app so I can access my mac. I have tried shutting it down and re-starting it. That didn't work. So how do I shut the app down with the keyboard?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 3, 2014 8:09 AM

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by joe_73,

joe_73 Aug 5, 2014 8:28 AM in response to jemurrow17
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Aug 5, 2014 8:28 AM in response to jemurrow17

Hi jemurrow17,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

You can Force Quit an application by using a keyboard command. Please reference the attached article for instructions on how to Force Quit.

OS X: How to quit an unresponsive application using Force Quit
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3411

Have a great day,
Joe
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sanjampet Aug 5, 2014 8:38 AM in response to joe_73
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Aug 5, 2014 8:38 AM in response to joe_73

OPTION+COMMAND+ESC then select the offending app from the menu and click force quit
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