Close or quit an app
Closes the whole app, not just one window. On a Mac, closing the last window often leaves the app running; ⌘ + Q really quits it.
WindowsAlt+F4
Mac⌘+Q
How to use it
- Click the app you want to close.
- Press the shortcut.
- If you have unsaved work, the app asks first.
Pro tip
On Windows, pressing Alt + F4 on the empty desktop opens the Shut Down menu.
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