Task Manager shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager straight away — no Ctrl + Alt + Delete screen in between.
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
Log out
WindowsCtrl+Alt+Delete
Mac⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+Q
Security options screen
WindowsCtrl+Alt+Delete
MacNo default shortcut
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 log out?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. On Mac, press Shift + Cmd + Q.
What is the keyboard shortcut to security options screen?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. macOS has no default shortcut for this.