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Improve macOS Shortcut Logic: ⌘+W Quits App Unexpectedly, Should Use ⌘+Q for Quit #796

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On the macOS version, pressing ⌘+W currently quits the entire application.
This behavior does not align with the standard macOS usage conventions:

⌘+W is typically used to close the current window or hide the app, not to quit the entire program.

⌘+Q is the standard macOS shortcut for quitting an application.

As a result, users may accidentally quit the app by pressing ⌘+W, which can cause download interruptions or lost progress.

Expected Behavior

⌘+Q: Quit the application (standard macOS behavior)

⌘+W: Close the current window or minimize/hide the app

Steps to Reproduce

Open ab-download-manager on macOS

Press ⌘+W

The application exits completely instead of closing the window

Environment

OS: macOS

Why This Is Important

Adhering to macOS standard keyboard shortcuts is critical for a seamless user experience.
Unexpected behavior (such as quitting on ⌘+W) can lead to:

Interrupted downloads and lost progress

Frustration for users accustomed to macOS conventions

A perception that the app is not well-integrated with macOS design guidelines

Following macOS Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) will make the app feel more native and reduce accidental quits.

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