Your Mac menu bar is something that is always there. Yet, when you enter full-screen mode it can disappear from view. If you don’t like this then you will want to know How to Keep the Menu Bar on Mac in Full-Screen Mode. In the below guide, we will show you how to achieve this on your Mac.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Settings
- On the System Settings select Desktop & Dock
- Select the “Automatically hide and show the menu bar” dropdown box
- Choose “Never” to keep the menu bar visible in full-screen mode
It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.
How to Keep the Menu Bar on Mac in Full-Screen Mode
Keeping the menu bar visible is super simple to achieve but you have a few different options to choose from on the way you would like the menu to be kept visible.
We will show you the option to set it up on your Mac so the menu bar is always there.
Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Settings
Step 3. On the System Settings select Desktop & Dock
Step 4. Select the “Automatically hide and show the menu bar” dropdown box
Step 5. Choose “Never” to keep the menu bar visible in full-screen mode
Now you have chosen never to hide the menu bar on the Mac. You also have the opportunity to choose a similar method for the dock and our guide How to Hide or Unhide Mac Dock.
How to Make My Mac Menu Bar Stay Visible in Full-Screen Mode?
If you prefer video, I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Make My Mac Menu Bar Stay Visible in Full-Screen Mode.
