Stupid "Resume" Feature!

[RG129]

I apologize if this topic has already been addressed, but I couldn't find it in the first few pages...

I don't like this new "Resume" feature that they've implemented.

For example, if I'm viewing a .pdf file, I close Preview from the dock, and it closes the window. And then when I double click on another .pdf file later, it opens the file, plus opens the last file that I had open!!

I can see how this might be nice if Safari crashes or something, but is there any way to turn it off? I didn't find it in the settings.

 

[Chromus]

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/20/how-to-disable-lions-resume-feature/

 

[waynep]

I am using cmd-w right before cmd-q. Not sure if I will leave it or turn it off. I could see where it would be helpful but I also think it may be a pain. Not sure yet.

 

[RG129]

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/20/how-to-disable-lions-resume-feature/

Thank you!!!

 

[stillmatic]

The top rated comment was very useful. Allows you to keep the Resume feature but without the annoyance.

Hate the new resume feature and how you end up with a bunch of old windows/tabs open when you launch Safari, QuickTime, or any app that uses Lion's new resume feature?

Well a simple three button keyboard shortcut will save you all the trouble:

⌥ + ⌘ + Q
(thats Option + Command + Q)

Simply press these keys when you want to quit an app and the next time you open it, the last opened windows/tabs will not be resumed and you will start with a fresh app.

 

[2499723]

I was bothered by this as well, so I turned off the 'resume' feature in general settings within 'System Preferences'. It is great to know that Option-Command-Q does the trick as well. Thanks!