
The easiest way to close hung applications is to use the Optimization module from CleanMyMac X. But first, if you've been hitting escape to try closing an application, it might be the application that’s stuck or hung in the background, not an escape key problem. We'll look at some easy troubleshooting tips in the next section. If that's not the cause, it's likely a software issue caused by a macOS error or software incompatibility. Call your local official Mac repair shop immediately if that's the case. Have you recently dropped something heavy on your keyboard or dropped your MacBook on the floor? Then your Mac is likely to suffer hardware damage other keys may also be unresponsive. If the escape button is not working on a Mac, we need to try and figure out if it's a software or hardware-related problem. Let's begin! Why is the escape key not working on a Mac? When it suddenly stops working, it’s time to do some troubleshooting. The escape key, top left on our computer keyboards, enables us to cancel, close, and abort various operations like closing a pop-up window.
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We'll dive into why this annoying issue occurs and, more importantly, how to fix it. But thankfully, you've landed in the right place. If you've been pressing your escape key, only to discover it's stopped responding, no doubt you're feeling lost.


It's incredible just how vital the ESC key on a Mac is, but it's not until it stops working that we realize it.
