Command+Q

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Apple Command key, plus sign, and the letter Q

Alternatively called Cmd+Q, Command+Q is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to quit or exit a program. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Command+Q keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Command key, and while continuing to hold, press Q.

Command+Q in macOS

In Apple's macOS, pressing Command+Q exits the current program.

Command+Q in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Command+Q exits the program.

Command+Q in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Command+Q exits the program.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Cmd, Format, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Q