“Hold Cmd-Q to Quit” from Chrome

4 Answers

1. You can double press the Q - hold command and press and release Q twice as quickly as you are comfortable - ⌘ Q Q.
2. Or change the default to match your expectations and all other programs - see below to change the default setting.

1. Why do I have to hold CMD Q to quit Chrome?
2. Why do I have to hold Q to quit?
3. How do I keep Chrome from quitting?
4. How can I quit Chrome?
5. How do I get Safari to ask me to quit?
6. What is command Q on Mac?
7. How do you quit Google Chrome on a Mac?
8. How do I get Chrome to verify before closing?
9. How do I get rid of command Q on Mac?

Why do I have to hold CMD Q to quit Chrome?

A recent update to Chrome for macOS introduced a new feature that requires users to hold the Command and Q keys for a few seconds before the browser will quit. The goal is to prevent users from accidentally quitting the browser and losing their open tabs.

Why do I have to hold Q to quit?

Chrome's hold to quit is one of the best little pieces of interaction design I've seen in years. And it's so simple. It's also a massive usability win. It prevents you from accidentally hitting command-q when you mean to hit command-w, which are right next to each other.

How do I keep Chrome from quitting?

Just click "Chrome" in the menu bar and check the "Warn Before Quitting" option. You should get the message back, and you'll need to hold Command+Q to quit—ensuring that you won't lose all your tabs if you miss the right key every once in a while. Subscribe to our newsletter!

How can I quit Chrome?

Click the “≡” button in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser window. Select the Exit button. This will close all tabs and windows and end the process.

How do I get Safari to ask me to quit?

Go to system preferences -> Keyboard -> Shortcuts -> App Shortcuts -> Add new one ('+' sign) -> Choose Safari from the Application menu -> Enter in the Menu Title the exact text: Quit Safari -> Set another shortcut than cmd-Q, I used ^-cmd-Q (option+command+q).

What is command Q on Mac?

Control-Command-Q: Immediately lock your screen. Shift-Command-Q: Log out of your macOS user account. You will be asked to confirm. To log out immediately without confirming, press Option-Shift-Command-Q.

How do you quit Google Chrome on a Mac?

Press these three keys together: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). Or choose Force Quit from the Apple menu  in the upper-left corner of your screen. (This is similar to pressing Control-Alt-Delete on a PC.) Then select the app in the Force Quit window and click Force Quit.

How do I get Chrome to verify before closing?

Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu. Click the 'Extensions' tab, locate 'Chrome Toolbox by Google,' and then click the 'Options' link under the description of the extension. Check the box next to 'Confirm Before Closing Multiple Tabs' in the 'Tabs' section to automatically update your browser's settings.

How do I get rid of command Q on Mac?

1. go the apple icon.
2. then "System preferences..."
3. then "Keyboard"
4. then "shortcuts"
5. and then "Launchpad & Dock"
6. Change the shortcut for "Turn Dock hiding On/Off" to command+Q.