Log out will happen after confirmation.Ĭommand + Shift + Option + Q: When you add Option key to the mix, you will not be asked to confirm and log out will occur right away. Log out of current user account with Keyboard ShortcutĬommand + Shift + Q: Press this key combination to log out of the current user account.
NOTE: The command key commandicon is also the Apple key and the option key is also the alt key. Hold down the Command and R keys on the keyboard and turn on the Mac.
If you don’t want app windows that are open to reopen when your Mac restarts, deselect Reopen windows when logging back in.
You can also access the dialog box quickly by pressing Control + Power buttons (Eject button on Macs with optical drive).Ĭommand + Control + Power Button: Press this keyboard shortcut to force restart your Mac.Ĭommand Control + Media Eject button: Press this combination to quit all apps and restart the Mac.Ĭommand + Option + Control + Power Button: Press these buttons to quickly turn off your Mac. Command+Control+Eject key to force the computer to restart. How to reset a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro 1. Restart your Mac On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Restart. This dialog will ask if you want to restart, shutdown or put the Mac to sleep.