Where Settings is on Mac
Open the Settings window from the gear in the icon rail.
- Mac
Settings opens in its own window, with a list of sections on the left.
- Click the gear at the bottom of the icon rail.
- Pick a section on the left.
Sections
- Account, Home, Editor, Appearance, Merge
- Import notes, Backup, Notifications
- Community, Connect, Support, iCloud, Other apps
Good to know
- Some sections only appear when they apply, for example Account and iCloud.
- Looking for a setting? Try Fonts and dark mode or Back up and restore.
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