how to turn off macbook air

To turn off a MacBook Air, follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
2. Select "Shut Down" from the dropdown menu.
3. A prompt will appear; click the blue "Shut Down" button to confirm.
4. The MacBook Air will turn off completely once the screen goes black.

If you want to reopen your app windows when you restart, keep the option "Reopen windows when logging back in" checked. Otherwise, uncheck it before shutting down. In case the MacBook Air is frozen or unresponsive, you can force it to shut down by pressing and holding the power button (located at the top right corner of the keyboard) for about 8 to 12 seconds until the screen goes black. Then release the button. To power it back on, press the power button once briefly. This is the standard way to safely turn off your MacBook Air or force a shutdown if necessary.