Alternatively called Cmd+Q, Command+Q is a keyboard shortcut that is often used to quit or exit a program.
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.
- How to use the Command+Q keyboard shortcut.
- Command+Q in macOS.
- Command+Q in Microsoft Excel.
- Command+Q in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Related keyboard shortcuts and keys.
- Related information.
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
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.
- Full list of Excel shortcuts.
Command+Q in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Command+Q exits the program.
- Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
- Command
Cmd, Format, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Q
Related information
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
- Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know.
- Keyboard help and support.
