Force quit shortcut on Mac
Press Option + Cmd + Esc to open the Force Quit window, pick the frozen app and press Return.
Force quit / task manager
Windows
Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Mac
⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+Esc
All the related shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Force quit / task manager
WindowsCtrl+Shift+Esc
Mac⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+Esc
Close the app
WindowsAlt+F4
Mac⌘ Cmd+Q
Switch between apps
WindowsAlt+Tab
Mac⌘ Cmd+Tab
Force quit the front app immediately
WindowsNo default shortcut
Mac⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+Esc
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to force quit / task manager?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. On Mac, press Option + Cmd + Esc.
What is the keyboard shortcut to close the app?
On Windows, press Alt + F4. On Mac, press Cmd + Q.
What is the keyboard shortcut to switch between apps?
On Windows, press Alt + Tab. On Mac, press Cmd + Tab.
What is the keyboard shortcut to force quit the front app immediately?
Windows has no default shortcut for this. On Mac, press Option + Cmd + Shift + Esc.