Not knowing what percentage your MacBook battery currently stands at can be quite annoying. No more guessing how much you think that little black bar represents. I will show you How to Show Battery Percentage on MacBook in this simple-to-follow guide.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Preferences
- On the system preferences select Dock & Menu Bar
- Now in the dock & menu bar select Battery from the sidebar
- In the battery, menu select “Show in Menu Bar” to show or hide the battery percentage
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 Show Battery Percentage on MacBook
Showing the battery percentage right on the Mac taskbar is such a time saver. If you are someone like me who loves finding Mac keyboard shortcuts to speed things up. This little hack will allow you to see the percentage of the battery with any clicking about.
Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences
Step 3. On the system preferences select Dock & Menu Bar
Step 4. Now in the dock & menu bar select Battery from the sidebar
Step 5. In the battery, menu select “Show in Menu Bar” to show or hide the battery percentage
Showing Battery Percentage on MacBook Video
If you are someone who prefers video then I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Show your Battery Percentage on MacBook.
Why Won’t My Mac Let Me Show Battery Status?
You need to go to Apple Menu () > System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar > Battery and tick the box “Show in Menu Bar” this will then let you display the battery status.
