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How do you fix the spinning wheel on an Apple?
Use the keystroke sequence “Command+Option+Escape” if the spinning wheel does not resolve itself after 30 seconds. The resulting list of programs currently running will indicate which one is not responding. Select the offending program with your cursor and click the “Force Quit” button at the bottom of the list.
How do I get rid of the spinning wheel on my Mac without losing my work?
Press the combination Cmd+Option+Esc, and a window will pop-up. Step 2. After pressing the above keyboard combination, the Force Quit Applications should appear, select Microsoft Word and then click on the “Force Quit” button. The Mac will also display a list of programs.
Why does my pinwheel keep spinning on my MacBook Air?
The Mac is trying to function, but nothing is happening, so the pinwheel keeps spinning and spinning. This issue could relate to an errant app, storage capacity limits, or even hardware conflicts. Whether you rarely encounter it or you’ve seen too much of it, these approaches could resolve the problem.
What does a spinning pinwheel of death on Mac mean?
Once in a while, for no apparent reason, you may encounter the SPOD (Spinning Pinwheel of Death). It’s that multicolored pinwheel mouse pointer that signifies a temporary delay while your Mac tries to figure something out. In this case, your Mac is trying to think but nothing happens, so the pinwheel keeps spinning, and spinning, and spinning.
Why does my pinwheel keep going away in Safari?
If the spinning pinwheel or beachball cursor goes away but returns when you bring the Safari app back to the front, then it’s likely Safari that is having an issue. But if the SPOD continues when you switch to another app, then another app is causing the problem.
What to do about spinning wheel in OS X?
Repair permissions. In OS X Yosemite or earlier, this is one of the first things to do when you experience issues with an application. This step can also help with the spinning wheel if it relates to an application that requires corrected permissions.