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find settings on my Mac

just tell me what to click on systems preference to reach settings


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 9:08 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 11:30 AM

Hi bilco123,


System Preferences is your Mac's "Settings" application. You can reach System Preferences several ways:


  • Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen, and select System Preferences.
  • Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, if it is there (it looks like a settings gear).
  • Press Command-Space or click on the magnifying glass in the top right corner to open Spotlight search. Then, search for System Preferences.
  • In Launchpad, open System Preferences.


If you're looking for the settings (preferences) of a different application, please let me know.


Hope this helps!

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Aug 6, 2021 11:30 AM in response to bilco123

Hi bilco123,


System Preferences is your Mac's "Settings" application. You can reach System Preferences several ways:


  • Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen, and select System Preferences.
  • Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, if it is there (it looks like a settings gear).
  • Press Command-Space or click on the magnifying glass in the top right corner to open Spotlight search. Then, search for System Preferences.
  • In Launchpad, open System Preferences.


If you're looking for the settings (preferences) of a different application, please let me know.


Hope this helps!

find settings on my Mac

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