The menu bar in the macOS operating system can be very useful, but only if you keep it clear enough and know when to click where. We bring you a handful of interesting tips and tricks, thanks to which you will be able to customize the bar and use it to the maximum.
Removing an item from the menu bar
If you've decided to remove any of the items found in the menu bar at the top of your Mac screen, the process is simple. Select the desired icon, hold down the Command key, and then, using the cursor, simply drag the icon away from the menu bar towards the desktop.
Add an item to the menu bar
Would you like to have a specific item in the menu bar to better customize your settings? Click the menu in the upper-left corner of your Mac screen and choose menu -> System Preferences -> Control Center. For the desired item, it is sufficient to activate the View item in the menu bar.
Hiding the menu bar
A constantly visible menu bar may be an advantage for many users, but it may bother other people for various reasons. If you prefer to hide the menu bar automatically, head to menu -> System Preferences -> Desktop and Dock, and in the Menu Bar section, choose the conditions under which you want the menu bar at the top of the Mac screen to be automatically hidden.
Change the font size in the menu bar
You can also adjust the size of the menu bar on the Mac to some extent – that is, choose between a small and a larger view. You can find the relevant settings in the menu -> System Settings -> Accessibility, and in the Vision section click on Monitor. For Menu bar size, select the desired option. Expect your Mac to log you out before switching to the new display mode.
Application
Various applications can also significantly help you manage the menu bar. There are tools that allow you to customize and set up the menu bar even better, or perhaps applications that take care of managing the displayed items in the menu bar. Among the most famous is probably the tried and tested Bartender https://www.macbartender.com/ . If you're wondering what apps are good for managing the menu bar, or what apps fit right into it, you can read one of the older articles on our sister site.
Thanks for the tips. Especially the change of font size is really useful, but it is not straightforward to find it in the settings. By the way, I recently came across a nice article with tips on how to set up Ventura: https://medium.com/@marik-marek/set-up-your-new-mac-1c6ef5d4b11c maybe it will be useful to someone.