![]() ![]() ![]() On MacBooks with physical function (F1–F12) keys, the power button is the key in the upper right corner of the keyboard (if it's an older Mac with an optical drive, this is also the Eject button). To force a restart your MacBook, you need to press and hold down the Command () button, the Control (Ctrl) key, and the power button at the same time. If the system shutdown dialog appears, select Restart from the available options. Otherwise, try holding down the Control (Ctrl) key and pressing the power button. If the OS is frozen but the mouse cursor still responds, click the Apple () symbol in the upper left corner of the screen and select Restart. ![]() If it's just an application that's frozen rather than the operating system, hold down the Option (⌥) key then right-click the offending app's icon in the Dock and select Force Quit.Force restarting a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro is generally considered a last resort, but if the worst happens and your machine freezes up, it's the quickest way of getting things running again.īefore taking this extreme option though, it's worth making sure that you've exhausted all potential software solutions. ![]()
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