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How do you force quit an unresponsive Mac app from the menu bar?

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  1. Finder menu, then Empty Trash
  2. Apple menu, then Force Quit
  3. Dock menu, then Hide

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  1. How to force an app to quit on Mac, Apple Support support.apple.com/en-us/102586 Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Mac keyboard shortcuts, Apple Support support.apple.com/en-us/102650 Checked 2026-10-11.

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