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Table of Contents
macOS User Guide
Welcome
Basics
Menu bar
Spotlight
Siri
Notification Center
Desktop
Dock
Finder
Touch Bar
Touch ID
Connect to the internet
Get macOS updates
Get help on your Mac
Apps
Built-in apps
Open apps with Launchpad
Work with app windows
Use apps in full screen
Use apps in Split View
Get apps from the Mac App Store
Reinstall apps from the Mac App Store
Reinstall apps that came with your Mac
Install and uninstall other apps
Customize your Mac
Change System Preferences
Change your desktop picture
Add your internet accounts
Set up Screen Time for yourself
Make it easier to see what’s on the screen
Use accessibility features
Change people’s pictures
Set up other users on your Mac
Run Windows on your Mac
Work with files and folders
Create and work with documents
Use dictation
Take screenshots or screen recordings
View and edit files with Quick Look
Mark up files
Combine files into a PDF
Print
Organize files in stacks
Organize files using folders
Tag files and folders
Back up files
Restore files
Apple ID and iCloud
Create an Apple ID
Use two-factor authentication with Apple ID
Manage Apple ID preferences
Set up iCloud features on Mac
Store files in iCloud Drive
Share folders and documents with iCloud File Sharing
Manage iCloud storage
Use iCloud Photos
Family and friends
Set up Family Sharing
Set up Screen Time for a child
Share purchases with your family
Share calendars
Share reminders
Share photos
Find your family and friends
Use Apple devices together
Use Continuity across your devices
Use your iPad as a second display
Hand off between devices
Insert photos and scans from iPhone or iPad
Insert sketches from iPhone or iPad
Copy and paste between devices
Use Apple Watch to unlock your Mac and approve requests
Make and receive phone calls on your Mac
Control accessories in your home
Send files between devices with AirDrop
Use AirPods with your Mac
Stream content to Apple TV
Music, TV, books, news, and more
Play music
Watch TV shows and movies
Listen to podcasts
Read and listen to books
Read the news
Track stocks and the market
Shop on the web with Apple Pay in Safari
Record a memo
Sync music, books, and more between devices
Play games
Create and share music
Import, edit, and share home videos
Privacy and security
Understand passwords
Use keychains to store passwords
Reset your Mac login password
Set up your Mac to be secure
Guard your privacy
Protect your Mac from malware
Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites
Clear your Safari browsing history
Manage cookies and other website data in Safari
Find a missing device
Mac hardware
Use trackpad and mouse gestures
Adjust the volume
Change your display’s brightness
Use the built-in camera
Use Bluetooth devices
Connect an Apple wireless accessory
Connect a display, TV, or projector
Burn CDs and DVDs
Optimize storage space
Resources for your Mac
Resources for your Apple devices
Use apps in full screen on Mac
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