external display shuts down when lid is closed

When I shut my laptop the external monitor goes to black. What can I do about this ?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 26, 2022 12:02 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2022 2:09 PM

Shutting the display, by design, puts your Mac to sleep.


In some cases, provided you have the power adapter connected and a keyboard and mouse attached, it may transition to closed display mode.

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