Where is access "settings" for my Mac?

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Where is access "settings" for my Mac?

I recently downloaded iWorks to my Mac. It is not automatically uploading documents to my iCloud account even though the iCloud account is enabled to sync documents and pages. The support site tells me I must enable the individual programs for iCloud. The instructions are to tap Settings, then tap each application (iPages, iKeynote, etc) and set them to allow iCloud access. Problem is I can't find anything entitled "Settings" on the Mac (unlike iPad or iPhone). New to Mac and feel like a moron. How do I do this?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jan 31, 2012 2:33 PM

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Answer 1

t quinn

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Oct 27, 2017 9:24 AM in response to MableDodge

Hi MableDodge,

This is an old thread and you are replying to the queastion asked. If you are simply looking to complain, you have done that, good job. If you are looking for help you may want to provide more information about your situation. Perhaps in a new post.

quinn

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Oct 27, 2017 10:04 AM in response to t quinn

Oh, hoo ray: a human. Thank you. I was complaining, but I can't find settings on my iMac. It may only be since I installed Sierra or maybe I've just noticed that it says settings on my iPhone and iPad but not on my iMac. Something I read told me to go to iCloud drive, but that doesn't have what I was looking for. My problem is that people could hear me on Face Time but I can't hear them. So there are two questions. And grand to have your attention. Many thanks.

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Eric Root

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Oct 27, 2017 10:58 AM in response to MableDodge

I would start a new post since this one is so old that people may not look at it.

On the Mac, Settings is called System Preferences. You can access it from the  menu.

Doe you have any other sound problems? Is your volume turned up all the way?

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Answer 4

Jan 31, 2012 2:34 PM in response to docwgk

It's called System Preferences, with a nearly identical icon to that of "Settings" on iOS.

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docwgk Author

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Jan 31, 2012 3:16 PM in response to stevejobsfan0123

I am aware of system preferences. However, the instructions are to tap "Settings" then tap on the individual applications to enable iCloud. As you know, individual applications are not listed in System Preferences. Hence, my quandary. If I open Pages, Keynote, etc. there is no "settings" option where I can enable iCloud individually in each program.

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Answer 6

Jan 31, 2012 3:26 PM in response to docwgk

And what "instructions" are these? These directions are for an iOS device, not a Mac.

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Peggy

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Jan 31, 2012 6:56 PM in response to docwgk

Apple has not updated the desktop versions of the iWork apps to use iCloud. Until they do you have to use iCloud.com in a web browser or iTunes to sync files. You could also try e-mail or DropBox.