Force shutting sown the desktop?

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I think that an earlier computer had a way to force shutting off the computer if the shutting down command under the Apple icon did not work.

I have recently upgraded to Capitan software but am still working with the old hardware that includes Intel processors.

I also am still using Microsoft Office from 2011..

Today I could not open an Excel spreadsheet - I live by them - and then could not even force quit the program. And then... could not shut down the computer. Nothing happened. So I just turned off the switch at the power strip.

Surprisingly, when I started again, I aid not get the message that the computer was not shut down safely, or whatever the term they use.

I don't know how many here use a desktop but wonder whether there is any other way.

When I restarted and then went to my Excel file, I did get a notice that my changes were saved..

I wonder whether I need to get a new Office. Or a new computer.

[hueymahl]

1. Depends on what type of Mac you have

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201150

On a Mac without an eject key (like the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Retina Display), you can force your computer to shut down at any point by pushing Command + Control + Option + Power button. Before you resort to this, first try a force quit on a problem application by pushing Command + Option + Esc.


Definitely upgrade Office. It is a BIG improvement (or at least it was for me).

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2. Thank you. Upgrading Office I am always facing the question

of whether I will be able to open old files.

This is why I waited until now to upgrade my old 10.6.8 software.