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How to set the menu bar to transparent (or translucent)

In Ventura: my menu bar is solid black regardless of what color wallpaper I use. I'd like it to be transparent (or translucent, whichever is correct).

iMac 24″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 7:49 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 7:58 AM

Make sure "Reduce transparency" is not checked in System Settings > Accessibility > Display.

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How to set the menu bar to transparent (or translucent)

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