Once the hanger is in position hold it with one hand and grab the doorknob with other applying some turning force in the direction the knob would turn if it were unlocked.
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The knob on the other side of the door is no longer attached either so it will be loose and eventually will fall off.
Use the screwdriver to push the opposite side of the doorknob from the door and latch.
Outswing doors swing out to the exterior the doorstop on the inside of the door stops inward movement and reduces the chance that the door can be forced open.
Pull the hanger toward.
Thread the screwdriver through the large spindle.
Pull the spindle from the center of the latch if applicable.
Look inside the doorknob hole and locate the latching mechanism.
Begin just above the door handle and slide the card downwards and in.
You may have to wiggle it a bit but if you are lucky the card will press against the latch assembly and allow you to open.
Unscrew the two screws if you re on that side of the door using a cross tip screwdriver.