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iTunes 12.0.1: "Repeat" button disappears or overlaps song titles

On iTunes 12.0.1

I cannot find the repeat button that is supposed to show up next to the shuffle button here. It would disappear if I do not repeat the song.

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The only way to get it back is to go to Controls > Repeat. This isn't really my favorite thing to do and requires extra steps. But if I do this, and don't repeat songs again, it would disappear once more.


Also, it sometimes overlaps like this:

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Making the button "unclickable".


Are these bugs or are they fixable?


Thank you.

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Oct 24, 2014 9:37 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2014 1:32 PM

Agree. Still on Mavericks 10.9.5, but the "Repeat" function is only available going through Controls. The button will stick while playing that album or playlist, but then disappears if you turn it off. PITA. Please put the button back permanently. STOP HIDING EVERYTHING, or at least give us the option to reconfigure.


I also hate the new look. Dull.


Thanks, Apple.

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Aug 4, 2015 4:53 PM in response to MrNoark

Thank you MrNoark. That was killing me. I *knew* there had to be an easier way than going through the menu & sub-menu, in the menu bar or the dock. Either way is a pain. I had tried right-clicking on the spot where the icon should be, but it's only clickable *after* you've turned it on somewhere else (sigh). At least the "shuffle" button is clickable. Thank you for pointing that out. Totally not intuitive, but I'm glad I went searching for a solution (and that you posted one!).

Oct 9, 2015 8:28 AM in response to Arestine93

What the **** apple? Since losing Steve Jobs you've been messing up quite badly. I used to like your sleek design and invention (I actually bought the very first version of ipad once it hit the market) but now there's nothing innovative about your products.


This disappearance of repeat button is one of the WORST possible UI design decision. Imagine that I had to read this forum thread 3 TIMES already everytime I wanted to repeat my songs but forgot how to do so. Who would even remember such thing?


Good luck keeping the shares value up and retaining what's left of your cultish followers, I migrated from your devices, but still have to buy music through itunes since that's still currently the best option available.

iTunes 12.0.1: "Repeat" button disappears or overlaps song titles

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