There are several ways to force quit an unresponsive app on a Mac:
- Use the Force Quit option:
- Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window.
- Select the unresponsive app from the list and click “Force Quit.”
- Use the Activity Monitor:
- Open the Activity Monitor by searching for it in Spotlight or opening it from the Applications > Utilities folder.
- Find the unresponsive app in the list and select it.
- Click the “X” button in the upper left corner of the window, then click “Quit.”
- Use keyboard shortcuts:
- Press Command + Option + Shift + Esc to force quit the frontmost app.
- Press Command + Option + Control + Power button to force restart your Mac.
These methods should allow you to force quit an unresponsive app on a Mac and regain control of your computer. If you continue to experience issues with unresponsive apps, it may be a sign of a larger problem with your Mac, and you may need to seek professional assistance.