Menu bar
Windows and other PC users
Apple Mac users
Alternatively referred to as the file menu, the menu bar is a graphical list of menus commonly located beneath the title bar of a window that lists various menus that can be selected. Below is a graphical representation of a menu and a description of each of the items found on a menu.
- Enable the missing Windows File menu bar.
- How can I display the File, Edit, View menu in Internet Explorer?
The Menu bar on an Apple computer is a thin bar found at the top of the Apple Mac OS that allows access to each section of the Mac OS as well as any program that is active. In the below picture, is an example of what a condensed version of the Menu bar looks like.
- By clicking the Apple logo in the left corner of the menu bar, you'll gain access to the Apple menu.
- Adjust the Finder properties. To open Finder click the Finder icon on the dock.
- The middle File, Edit, View, Go, Window, Help is the menu for the Apple OS or for the program you're currently running.
- Next, the status menus display quick status about things like the sound, Wi-Fi, battery, time, etc.
- Finally, use Spotlight to find any files on your computer.
Also see: Apple definitions, Menu, Operating system definitions, Title bar