How to Change the Volume on a Mac

This updated guide examines How to Change the Volume on a Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Part 1of 2:

Enabling the Volume Slider

1. Click the Apple menu. This can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen.
2. ClickSystem Preferences.
3. Click theSoundoption. If you don't see the Sound option, click the Show All button at the top of the window.
4. Click theShow volume in menu barbox. You'll see the volume button appear in your menu bar. It looks like a speaker.

Part 2of 2:

Adjusting the Volume

1. Click theVolumebutton in the menu bar.
2. Click and drag the slider to change the volume.
3. Click a different output device to change outputs.
   • On some models and versions of Mac, you may need to press?Optionas you click theVolumebutton to see all your output and input options.
4. Press the volume keys on your keyboard to adjust volume. Most Mac keyboards have volume buttons onF11andF12. Press these to turn the volume up or down.
5. Tap the volume button on your MacBook Pro's Touch Bar. 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.