There are several ways to close all applications in Ubuntu, depending on what you mean by "all."
Closing All Windows of a Specific Application
To close all windows of a specific application, such as Firefox or LibreOffice, follow these steps:
- Click on the application's icon in the taskbar. This will bring up a list of all open windows for that application.
- Right-click on the application's icon.
- Select "Close All Windows" from the context menu.
Closing All Open Applications
To close all open applications in Ubuntu, you can use the following methods:
- Task Manager:
- Press Alt + F2 and type "taskmgr" (without quotes) and press Enter.
- In the Task Manager window, select "Processes" tab.
- Right-click on any process and select "End Task".
- Command Line:
- Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
- Type "pkill -f [application name]" (replace "[application name]" with the actual name of the application) and press Enter. This will close all running processes of the specified application.
Closing All Applications and Logging Out
To close all applications and log out of your Ubuntu session, follow these steps:
- Click on the "System Menu" icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select "Log Out" from the menu.
- Confirm your decision by clicking "Log Out" in the pop-up window.
These methods provide different ways to close applications in Ubuntu, depending on your specific needs.
