By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Tired of aiming for that tiny X in the corner? Press Alt + F4 and the app you’re using closes. If you have unsaved work, Windows asks first.
The Shortcut
- Alt + F4: closes the app you’re in
- Press it again to close the next one
- It asks before closing unsaved work
- Mac: ⌘ + Q
Bonus Tip: Shut Down or Restart
Press Alt + F4 on the desktop (press Windows key + D to get there) and the Shut Down Windows box opens. Pick Restart or Shut down and press Enter.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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