Closing programs

theonegod · theonegod #1 (**permalink**)

11-05-2006, 02:51 PM

Is there a setting anywhere I can use that will force programs closed when I click the red X? I just have never seen the benefit of the X being the same as the - minimize button without showing the program on the dock.

novicew · novicew #2 (**permalink**)

11-05-2006, 02:55 PM

AFAK there is no such setting to do that. Why don't you use "Command + Q"? It is much more easier.

xtophercaa · xtophercaa #3 (**permalink**)

11-05-2006, 03:56 PM

I feel your pain, theonegood. I'm a recent Mac switcher, and I click on the red button out of impulse to close not only the window, but the application as well.

I found a freeware app that kind of solves this. It was on Lifehacker a few months ago. However, it only works with Cocoa-based apps.

Here's a link to the Lifehacker post:
http://lifehacker.com/software/mac-o...mac-202621.php

Hope this helps.

novicew #2 (permalink)
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Member Since: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 476 Mac Specs: 24" 2.8ghz IMAC, MB Pro	11-05-2006, 02:51 PM Is there a setting anywhere I can use that will force programs closed when I click the red X? I just have never seen the benefit of the X being the same as the - minimize button without showing the program on the dock.
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