How to force quit a mac when mail wont close

The frustration of a stubborn app that won't close! Don't worry, I've got you covered. Here are a few ways to force quit Mail on a Mac when it won't close normally:

Method 1: Force Quit from the Apple Menu

  1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of the screen.
  2. Select "Force Quit" (or press Command + Option + Esc).
  3. In the Force Quit window, select "Mail" from the list of running applications.
  4. Click "Force Quit" to close the app.

Method 2: Force Quit from the Activity Monitor

  1. Open the Activity Monitor app (you can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight to search for it).
  2. In the Activity Monitor window, click on the "CPU" tab.
  3. Find the "Mail" process in the list and select it.
  4. Click the "X" button in the top-left corner of the window to force quit the app.

Method 3: Use the Terminal

  1. Open the Terminal app (you can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight to search for it).
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: killall Mail
  3. This will force quit the Mail app.

Method 4: Restart your Mac

If none of the above methods work, you can try restarting your Mac. This will force quit all running apps, including Mail.

Remember to save any unsaved work and close any other open apps before restarting your Mac.

I hope one of these methods helps you force quit Mail and get back to your day!