My mac is stuck in a update mode is there a key command or a way to restart this

my mac has been stuck in a update for three days now, is there a key comand or a way to get my computer to stop the update I can't do anything?

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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Turn off your device. If you can't turn it off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time and wait a few seconds for it to turn off.
Plug the device's USB cable into your computer only.
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