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How to stop mirroring MacBook Air screen?

I have an mp trio external screen that I've successfully attached to older Macbook pros. But I recently purchased a MacBook Air and am trying to connect my external screen. It's connected, however all it does it mirror my laptop screen. I've clicked on system preferences and unchecked the 'show mirroring options...' and have searched the help on both apple and the external screen's site. They keep point to an "arrangement" tab, but I don't see it on my systems preferences. Any tips on how I can get it to stop mirroring my screen? Thanks.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 11:22 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 5:15 PM

Hello sundina.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you want to change your display options with your external monitor. We are happy to help.

Please try the steps in the section titled “Change display options” here: Use external monitors with your Mac - Apple Support

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

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Community Specialist

Mar 10, 2021 5:15 PM in response to sundina

Hello sundina.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you want to change your display options with your external monitor. We are happy to help.

Please try the steps in the section titled “Change display options” here: Use external monitors with your Mac - Apple Support

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

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Mar 10, 2021 10:06 PM in response to green500

Thank you. It turns out that I had to update the computer and once that happened, I can now see the Arrangements tab; followed the instructions you've included and am now happily using the extended screen. :0)

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Mar 14, 2021 7:12 AM in response to sundina

Hi sundina.

We are happy to hear that it is working as expected.

Take care.

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