How to Show the Menu Bar in Full-Screen Mode on Mac
If you’re a Mac user, you’ve probably experienced the inconvenience of the menu bar disappearing when you’re in full-screen mode. While full-screen mode provides a great way to focus on your work, it can be frustrating to have to exit full-screen mode just to access the menu bar. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to this problem. In this article, we’re going to show you how to show the menu bar in full-screen mode on Mac.
Step 1: Enter full-screen mode
The first step is to enter full-screen mode. This can be done by clicking the green “full-screen” button in the top left corner of your screen or by pressing the Control + Command + F keys on your keyboard.
Step 2: Access System Preferences
Once you’re in full-screen mode, move your cursor to the top of the screen to reveal the menu bar. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select General
In the System Preferences menu, select the “General” option.
Step 4: Check the box for “Automatically hide and show the menu bar”
In the General menu, check the box for “Automatically hide and show the menu bar.” This will allow the menu bar to be hidden when you’re not using it and shown when you move your cursor to the top of the screen.
Step 5: Exit System Preferences
Once you’ve checked the box for “Automatically hide and show the menu bar,” exit System Preferences by clicking on the red “X” button in the top left corner of the window.
Step 6: Test the menu bar
Now that you’ve enabled the option to automatically hide and show the menu bar, test it out by moving your cursor to the top of the screen while in full-screen mode. The menu bar should appear, allowing you to access your apps and settings without having to exit full-screen mode.
In summary, showing the menu bar in full-screen mode on Mac is a simple process that can greatly improve your user experience. Simply enable the “Automatically hide and show the menu bar” option in System Preferences, and you’ll be able to access your menu bar without leaving full-screen mode.