diff --git a/docs/misc/nsquitalwayskeepwindows.md b/docs/misc/nsquitalwayskeepwindows.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a933e11c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/misc/nsquitalwayskeepwindows.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +title: Keep windows when quitting an application | Miscellaneous +description: When enabled, open documents and windows will be restored when you re-open an application. +head: + - - meta + - property: 'og:title' + content: macOS defaults > Miscellaneous > Keep windows when quitting an application + - - meta + - property: 'og:description' + content: When enabled, open documents and windows will be restored when you re-open an application. +--- + +# Keep windows when quitting an application + +When enabled, open documents and windows will be restored when you re-open an application. + +⚠️ Restarting the Mac or closing the session is necessary to take the changes into effect. + +- **Tested on macOS**: + - Sequoia +- **Parameter type**: bool + +## Set to `true` (default value) + +Keep windows when quitting an application. +Open documents and windows will be restored when you re-open an application. + +```bash +defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindow" -bool "true" +``` + +## Set to `false` + +Close windows when quitting an application. +Open documents and windows will not be restored when you re-open an application. + +```bash +defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindow" -bool "false" +``` + +## Read current value + +```bash +defaults read NSGlobalDomain "NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindow" +``` + +## Reset to default value + +```bash +defaults delete NSGlobalDomain "NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindow" +``` + +## Set value from UI + +This setting is the inverse of the following option accessible through +System Preferences. + +1. Open the Desktop & Dock preference pane in System Preferences. +2. Toggle "Close windows when quitting an application".