How To Forcefully Shut Down Mac?

Press and hold the power button until the Mac turns off

Press and hold Touch ID on MacBook models with Touch ID until it shuts down

Press and hold Control + Command + Power button until the Mac powers off

Press and hold Control + Option + Command + Power button until the Mac shuts down

If the screen is frozen, wait a few seconds after holding the power button before releasing

If the Mac still does not shut down, unplug the power adapter on a desktop Mac after powering off

If using a MacBook with a non-removable battery and it remains unresponsive, keep holding the power button until it turns off

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