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Q: How do you get your dock to appear on the Thunderbolt display?

When I connect my MacBook Air to the Thunderbolt, the dock remains on my laptop.

My husband's MacBook Pro automatically puts the dock at the bottom of the Thunderbolt screen.

Also, when I open any application or a new window in an open application, the new window appears on my laptop

and I have to drag it to the Thunderbolt display.

Is there any way to get the dock and windows to appear on the Thunderbolt automatically so I can work only on the

Thunderbolt?

MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 22, 2013 11:29 AM

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Q: How do you get your dock to appear on the Thunderbolt display?

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  • by mende1,Helpful

    mende1 mende1 May 22, 2013 11:31 AM in response to tcom324
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    May 22, 2013 11:31 AM in response to tcom324

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities

     

    The computer uses your Thunderbolt Display as an extended display, not as a second display that shows the same as the computer's screen.

     

    To show the same, activate video mirroring > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5019

  • by Malcolm J. Rayfield,Solvedanswer

    Malcolm J. Rayfield Malcolm J. Rayfield May 22, 2013 3:01 PM in response to tcom324
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    May 22, 2013 3:01 PM in response to tcom324

    In the Arrangement tab of Displays system preference, turn off mirroring, move the pictures of the displays to match their actual positions, then drag the menu bar from the picture of the laptop display to the picture of the Thunderbolt display.

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    tcom324 tcom324 May 22, 2013 10:48 PM in response to tcom324
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    May 22, 2013 10:48 PM in response to tcom324

    Many thanks to you, Malcolm!

    Followed your instructions and problem solved!

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    tcom324 tcom324 May 23, 2013 6:19 AM in response to mende1
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    May 23, 2013 6:19 AM in response to mende1

    Thank you, mende1!

    So, if I want to use the Thunderbolt as an extended display and not as a second display mirroring what is on my computer's screen, what would I need to do?

    Malcolm's answer has me mirroring my laptop which is better than I had. 

    But, I used to be able to have my Apple Mail on my laptop, while working on other applications on the Thunderbolt. 

     

    I think that is what you are referring to..... would love help!   Thanks!

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    tcom324 tcom324 May 23, 2013 7:19 AM in response to tcom324
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    May 23, 2013 7:19 AM in response to tcom324

    mende1.....

    I have EXACTLY what I need now.....

    your post led me to the apple support and I was able to set up my displays exactly as I like them.

    Thanks so much!

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    tcom324 tcom324 May 23, 2013 7:22 AM in response to tcom324
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    May 23, 2013 7:22 AM in response to tcom324

    Thanks to both Malcolm and mende1..... I know how to either mirror my laptop on my Thunderbolt or use my Thunderbolt as an extended display.

    Both replies enabled me to learn much more about my Thunderbolt and get the results I desired!