Fix Software Not Responding on macOS

If an application is not responding, try the following steps:

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1. Force Quit the Application

Force quitting can help resolve unresponsive applications:

Step 1: Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window.

Step 2: Select the unresponsive app and click Force Quit.

2. Restart Your Mac

A simple restart can fix many software issues:

Step 1: Save your work if possible.

Step 2: Restart your Mac and check if the issue persists.

3. Update macOS

Outdated software may be causing the issue:

Step 1: Go to System Preferences and click Software Update.

Step 2: Install any available updates.

These steps should help resolve software not responding issues on macOS.