How do I turn off the focus on my MacBook Air?

So yes, Focus must turn itself on, because I never turn it on, I don't have any DND times scheduled, yet it's on again.


But how can I turn it OFF? Below is what I'm seeing in my settings. Despite what Lawrence F. says, there is no OFF button next to Focus. When I click on DND, there's still no way to turn it off.




Here's what I see when I click on DND in the screen above - as you can see, there are NO scheduled DNDs and NO off button or toggle. This is maddening - help!!




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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 6:47 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2024 11:20 PM

FWIW: Focus on MacOS Ventura: Tap the moon icon to turn on / turn off


White Moon on dark background circle = Off

Dark Moon on White background circle = On


For MacOS Sonoma: See if Apple Support's article helps: Turn a Focus on or off on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

Tip: You can also turn the Do Not Disturb

Focus on or off by pressing and holding the Option key while you click

the date and time in the menu bar or by pressing (if available in the row of function keys on the keyboard).


Edit ... oops sorry dialabrain ... meant to reply to jesseroth510 : Apologies all!

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Dec 2, 2024 11:20 PM in response to dialabrain

FWIW: Focus on MacOS Ventura: Tap the moon icon to turn on / turn off


White Moon on dark background circle = Off

Dark Moon on White background circle = On


For MacOS Sonoma: See if Apple Support's article helps: Turn a Focus on or off on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

Tip: You can also turn the Do Not Disturb

Focus on or off by pressing and holding the Option key while you click

the date and time in the menu bar or by pressing (if available in the row of function keys on the keyboard).


Edit ... oops sorry dialabrain ... meant to reply to jesseroth510 : Apologies all!

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