How to Force Quit MS Word

How to Force Quit Word on Windows
1. Click the Close button--the red X in the upper right corner--choose the "File" drop-down menu and select "Exit."
2. Press the three-key shortcut of "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete." Depending on what version of Windows you're using, the Task Manager may appear or you may get a screen with Task Manager as an option.
3. With the Task Manager open, select the Word program on the Applications tab and choose "End Task." If Windows asks you to confirm your choice, click "Yes."
How to Force Quit Word on Mac OS X
4. Click the "Close" button--the red bubble in the upper left corner--choose the "File" drop-down menu and select "Exit."
5. Click the Apple menu and choose "Force Quit."
6. Click "Force Quit."