Search bar in apple music

My search bar on top left only searched my library but gives no options to search Apple Music or iTunes. I can’t find any restriction tabs in preferences. All parental controls are off. What gives?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 1:38 PM

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3 replies

Feb 25, 2022 2:17 PM in response to Michijongeneel

After clicking in the search bar in the sidebar did you see the options at the top right of the main window? See the following example from Buy music from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

Feb 26, 2022 8:12 AM in response to Michijongeneel

Sorry, I can't replicate that. You may want to contact Apple Support. There is a Get Support at the top right of this page.

Feb 26, 2022 4:20 AM in response to FoxFifth

No nothing pops up in the right or anywhere. Only searches library

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