can't quit mail

can not shut down because Mac won't let me quit mail

Mac mini, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 05:17 AM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Posted on Nov 10, 2022 07:55 AM

Press command-option-escape, select Mail and click Force Quit.

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Luis Sequeira1

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Nov 10, 2022 07:55 AM in response to helpmejerry

Press command-option-escape, select Mail and click Force Quit.

Nov 10, 2022 07:55 AM in response to helpmejerry

If the above does not work (which it should), as a last resort you can press and hold the power button until your mac shuts off.

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