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If you are developing a Windows application, the correct term to use is "Exit". This is spelt out in Microsoft's Design apps for the Windows desktop guide, under the "Standard Menu Bars" section. If you are developing a Mac application, the correct term to use is "Quit".
- Do you use to exit an application?
- What is the difference between exit and quit?
- What is the most commonly used method to close an application?
Do you use to exit an application?
The most common way to close an unresponsive app on Windows is to use the keyboard shortcut of Alt + F4. This combination of keys tells the operating system to terminate the currently active window. Use it wisely.
What is the difference between exit and quit?
They are effectively synonyms. Probably created as such because some individuals may try to use one or the other. From the help for exit, we see that it is indeed a synonym for quit. Note that quit has additional options allowed, which apparently also apply to exit.
What is the most commonly used method to close an application?
Try Closing With Alt + F4 First
A basic troubleshooting step when programs freeze up is pressing Alt + F4.
