How to Add a Shortcut to the Menu Bar

Learn how to boost productivity by adding custom shortcuts to your menu bar. This quick guide will streamline your workflow in just a few simple steps. 

A shortcut is selected from the shortcut icon in the Menu Bar.

This tutorial is designed to help teachers efficiently organize their digital workspace by adding custom shortcuts to their menu bar. By learning this simple technique, educators can:

  • Save time accessing frequently used applications and resources
  • Streamline their workflow during lesson preparation and classroom management
  • Reduce clutter on their desktop by keeping essential tools readily accessible
  • Customize their workspace to suit their specific teaching needs
  • Quickly switch between different tools and resources during remote or in-person teaching

Mastering this skill will allow teachers to focus more on instruction and less on navigating their computer, ultimately enhancing their productivity and effectiveness in the classroom.

TLDR:

  1. Select Menu Bar in Shortcut Settings
  2. Drag the shortcut to Menu Bar

Video Demonstration


Detailed Steps

  1. Activate the Menu Bar folder: Open the Shortcut Settings from the menu bar. Click the Sidebar tab. Check Menu Bar. Close the settings menu. 
    The shortcuts app is open. The Settings menu choice is selected.
     
    The Menu Bar option is checked in the Sidebar tab of the Shortcuts Settings
  2. Drag the shortcut to Menu Bar: Drag the shortcut to the Menu Bar label in the sidebar.  
    A shortcut is dragged to the Menu Bar label in the sidebar.
  3. Run the shortcut: Click on the Shortcut icon in the MacBook menu bar. Select the shortcut you want to run. 
    The menu of available shortcuts from the menu bar is shown in the dropdown menu.

That's all it takes. One step to add any shortcut you want to the Menu Bar.

Adding shortcuts to the Menu Bar on your Mac can streamline your workflow and save you time. By following these simple steps, you can customize your Menu Bar to better suit your needs and enhance your productivity. Happy customizing!

Feel free to share this guide with anyone who might find it useful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to ask!

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