How to Hide the Menu Bar on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   If you don't see this, click the "Show All" button first, which looks like 12 dots arranged in a grid pattern at the top of the window. , This will hide the menu bar when the mouse is not over it. , This will reveal the menu bar.,, , You'll find this in the top row of options.
   
   If you're not in the main System Preferences menu, click the "Show All" button at the top of the window. , This will immediately hide the dock at the bottom of the screen. , This will reveal the Dock.
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   Step 2: Select "System Preferences."

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   Step 3: Click the "General" option.

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   Step 4: Check the "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" box.

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   Step 5: Move your mouse to the top of the screen.

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   Step 6: Click the Apple menu.

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   Step 7: Select "System Preferences."

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   Step 8: Click the "Dock" option.

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   Step 9: Check the "Automatically hide and show the Dock" box.

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    Step 10: Move your mouse to the bottom of the screen.

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