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How Do I Force Shutdown On A MacBook Air Or MacBook Pro?

Question:

What is the keyboard shortcut to force a shutdown on a Mac without an eject key?

Answer:

On a Mac without an eject key (like the MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro from 2012 forward), you can force your computer to shut down at any point by pushing Command + Control + Option + Power button. You can find the Power button on the top right corner of the keyboard or Touch Bar. If that keyboard command is unresponsive, you might also try holding down the Power button until the MacBook turns off.

As an alternative to a force shutdown, first try a force quit on the problematic application by pushing Command + Option + Esc.

Filed Under: MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Retina display, Shutdown