Time and date now grayed out
Unlike other white icons on my menu bar, the time and date are now always grayed out since updating to 11.0.1; why aren't they white like before? I'm using dark mode.
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.0
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Hi there, MontanaMonell.
It appears that the date and time on the Menu bar on your Mac is grayed out since you upgraded to macOS Big Sur. You also note that you're using Dark Mode, and we're glad to help with this.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support -- Restart your Mac in safe mode, and see if the date and time appears correctly. Then, depending on whether or not it is, apply the additional steps below:
"If the issue continues in safe mode
If the issue continues while in safe mode, or your Mac restarts several times and then shuts down while starting up in safe mode, you should reinstall macOS and make sure that your Apple software and third-party apps are up to date.
If the issue doesn't continue in safe mode
If the issue doesn't continue while in safe mode, leave safe mode by restarting your Mac normally. Then test for the issue again. The issue might be resolved.
If the issue returns after leaving safe mode, startup items are probably at fault. Apps can install such items in numerous places, and they aren't always easy to find or recognize. For that reason, you should first make sure that you've installed any available updates for your Apple software and third-party apps.
If updating your software doesn't help, try any of these solutions:
To learn whether software in your user account is causing the issue, set up a new user account, then log in to it and try to reproduce the issue in that account.
Unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and other nonessential devices. You could have an issue with one or more of those devices or their cables.
If you still need help, please contact Apple Support."
Take care.