Closing all Applications

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I have seen keyboard options to close Finder Windows, but is there a combination to close all open Applications?

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I don't know about all applications, but command+q will close the currently active application.
 
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The easiest way (IMO) it to press Cmd+Tab... then while still holding Cmd... keep pressing "Q"...

Though I don't see the need to do this often.
 
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I have a docklet that closes all apps once you click it...
It's basically just an Applescript wrapped in a program. I downloaded it with a bunch of others, but I don't remember where from and couldn't find anything...
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Yes, thanks, this is what I am looking for, I will see if I can find it. I like to exit all my applications when I leave the computer, so this will make it easier.

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I have a docklet that closes all apps once you click it...
It's basically just an Applescript wrapped in a program. I downloaded it with a bunch of others, but I don't remember where from and couldn't find anything...
closeappsdocklet-20071107-171941.jpg
 
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Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. I'm surprised that OSX doesn't at least have the Close all Apps capability.
Well... it does close all apps when you log out or shut down, and I can't envision too my other scenarios where you would need to do that...
 
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Hi all,
just download and run...not really impress, not working all the time, is it because of running on Leopard?
 
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Hi all,
just download and run...not really impress, not working all the time, is it because of running on Leopard?
Probably. But it's just Applescript, so you could write a Leopard-compatible version yourself if this is really that big a deal for you.


EDIT: Just tried it and it seems to work as advertised. It's a bit overzealous though - it even quits the Finder.
 

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