If you are looking for a quicker or easier way to put your Mac to sleep, here are 10 methods that could help depending on your needs. Learn how to set a keyboard shortcut, use a Hot Corner, add a sleep command to an automation, ask Siri or use Spotlight.
Press to turn on your Mac or wake it from sleep. Press and hold to force your Mac to turn off, such as when your Mac isn’t responding and you can’t choose Apple menu > Shut Down.