Whether you're a novice or a seasoned Macbook user, hiding the menu bar on Mac, and even the dock, is crucial. This feature, including hiding the menu bar on Mac, is not well-known, especially for those new to Macbook.
In this article, Mytour will guide you in understanding the functions and positions of the Menu Bar and Dock on MacOS. This is a fundamental feature that Macbook users need to know for a smoother Macbook experience.
Guide to Hide Menu Bar and Dock on Mac
How to Hide Menu Bar on Macbook
Step 1: Start by clicking on the Apple icon
Step 2: In System Preferences, click on the General section to adjust applications related to hiding the menu bar or configure changes in the Mac OS web browser.
Step 3: In the General section, you'll find Automatically hide and show the menu bar as the first option. This is the feature we're talking about—simply check it, and the system will automatically hide and only display when you hover your mouse.
The MacOS operating system interface becomes more spacious when you hide the menu bar on Mac.
So, we've just covered how to hide the menu bar on Mac. Now, let's proceed to hide the Dock on Macbook.
How to Hide Dock on Macbook
Step 1: In the System Preferences section, navigate to Dock. Here, you can configure the option to hide or show the dock on your Macbook.
Step 2: In the Dock section, scroll down to the bottom and find a part named Automatically hide and show the Dock. This is the feature for hiding the dock on Macbook. If you check it, similar to hiding the menu bar on Mac, the Dock will automatically disappear, making the desktop interface on your Macbook cleaner and easily reappear when needed.
Step 3: Additionally, you can use the keyboard shortcut Options + Shift + F4 to quickly toggle the hide/show mode for the dock on Macbook instead of going to the Dock settings as usual.
Mytour has now completed the process of hiding both the menu bar and the Dock on Macbook. Hiding these menu bars helps your Macbook achieve a sleeker interface, making it easier to use without distractions.
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