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Menu Bar

Unlike Windows, the menu bar in macOS is always at the top of the screen and changes based on the active app:

  • Left side: Apple menu, then the active app's menus (File, Edit, View, etc.)
  • Right side: System icons (Control Center, Wi-Fi, battery, Spotlight, Siri, clock)

Every app puts its menus here. If you're looking for a setting or action, check the menu bar first.

Pro tip: In any app, click Help in the menu bar and type what you're looking for. It'll search through all menus and highlight the matching item.