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Keyboard Shortcut Guide: Ctrl + Q (Quit Application Quickly)

Ctrl + Q
The Ctrl + Q (on Windows) or Command + Q (on macOS) shortcut is used to quit or close an application. On macOS, Command + Q is the standard way to exit programs completely, while on Windows, Ctrl + Q may be used in specific applications (such as text editors or browsers) to close the app or editor window.
💡 Pro Tip:
Use Ctrl + Q carefully—unlike closing a single tab with Ctrl + W, it may exit the entire program. Always save your work first!