How to Change the Volume on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   This can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   , If you don't see the Sound option, click the Show All button at the top of the window. , You'll see the volume button appear in your menu bar.
   
   It looks like a speaker.,,, On some models and versions of Mac, you may need to press ⌥ Option as you click the Volume button to see all your output and input options. , Most Mac keyboards have volume buttons on F11 and F12.
   
   Press these to turn the volume up or down. , If you have a MacBook Pro with an OLED touch Bar, you can tap the Volume button on it to display the volume slider.
   
   Tap and drag the slider to adjust the volume.
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   Step 3: Click the Sound option.

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   Step 4: Click the Show volume in menu bar box.

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   Step 5: Click the Volume button in the menu bar.

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   Step 6: Click and drag the slider to change the volume.

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   Step 7: Click a different output device to change outputs.

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   Step 8: Press the volume keys on your keyboard to adjust volume.

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   Step 9: Tap the volume button on your MacBook Pro's Touch Bar.

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