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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
restore message app icon in toolbar
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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.2
The Messages app can't be added to the Menu bar up top, but can be added to the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
Use the Dock on Mac - Apple Support
Restoring Message app icon in the Toolbar on MacBook Pro
