# I can't see the Mac menu bar

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Cause: The Remote Desktop session is running in full-screen mode.

| Solution: Point to the edge of the screen where the menu bar is usually located.

The menu bar is hidden in full-screen mode to maximize the available screen space.

Cause: Display preferences for full-screen mode are set not to show the menu bar and the Dock.

| Solution: Clear the full-screen option in display preferences.

1. On the RDC menu, click Preferences.

2. Click Display, and then clear the Do not show the Mac menu bar and the Dock in full-screen mode check box.

### See also

Remote Desktop Connection display preferences

Keyboard shortcuts

Work in full-screen mode