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System menu on Mac operating systems
The Apple menu is a drop-down menu that is on the left side of the menu bar in the classic Mac OS, macOS and A/UX operating systems. The Apple menu's role
Apple_menu
Modifier key present on Apple keyboards
connected). The apple menu can also be used in a similar manner, in which pressing and holding the option key while then clicking the apple menu can change
Option_key
First major release of classic Apple Macintosh operating system (1984)
Edit menus. While within the Finder, the Apple menu contained the "About the Finder" information, along with the desktop accessories. "File" menu items
System_1
Graphical control element
contains the Apple menu, the Application menu (its name will match the name of the current application) and the currently focused application's menus (e.g. File
Menu_bar
2025 operating system version
macOS Tahoe (version 26) is the twenty-second major release of Apple's macOS operating system. The successor to macOS Sequoia, it was announced at WWDC
MacOS_Tahoe
Computer key
that the use of the Apple logo in the menu system (where the keyboard shortcuts are displayed) would be an over-use of the logo. Apple's adaptation of the
Command_key
User interface design language used in Apple's operating systems
from the menu bar entirely and replaced with a glossy, white look. Tabs were altered to appear as normal segmented buttons. The Apple menu icon was toned
Aqua_(user_interface)
Mac file manager and user interface shell
Mac OS 9 will celebrate the return of colored file labels in this menu. "Finder". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved August
Finder_(software)
Computer networking technology
Bonjour is Apple's implementation of zero-configuration networking (zeroconf), a group of technologies that includes service discovery, address assignment
Bonjour_(software)
Part of Microsoft Windows user interface
Program Manager with the desktop and Start menu. The latter was comparable in some respects with the Apple menu in Mac OS and did not have the mentioned
Start_menu
MacOS application
through the Apple menu's Control Panel. A rudimentary form of system preferences dates back to 1983 with the Apple Lisa Preferences menu item. This included
System_Settings
Design language developed by Apple
Liquid Glass is a design language developed by Apple as a unified visual theme for the graphical user interfaces for its suite of operating systems. It
Liquid_Glass
Remove power from a computer's main components in a controlled way
systems such as Apple macOS. In Microsoft Windows and ReactOS, a PC or server is shut down by selecting the Shutdown item from the Start menu on the desktop
Shutdown_(computing)
iOS, iPadOS, macOS
system volume. The Control Center icon is on the right side of the menu bar. Apple's spatial computing platform launched with Control Center, providing
Control_Center_(Apple)
Proprietary file sharing between Apple devices
AirDrop is a file-sharing service in Apple's iOS, macOS, iPadOS and visionOS operating systems that operates over a wireless ad hoc network. Lightning
AirDrop
Image and PDF viewer software by Apple
since 1989. Between 2003 and 2005, Apple claimed Preview was the "fastest PDF viewer on the planet." At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that a version of Preview
Preview_(Apple)
Instant messaging software application
developed by Apple for its macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS operating systems. All versions of Messages support Apple's own iMessage and Apple Messages
Messages_(Apple)
Notetaking application for Apple Macintosh computers
press Command-Shift-Y or use the Services menu to create a new sticky note with the text selection. "Apple Stickies User Guide". Retrieved August 13,
Stickies_(Apple)
2024 operating system version
release of Apple's macOS operating system. The successor to macOS Sonoma, it was announced at WWDC 2024 on June 10, 2024. In line with Apple's practice
MacOS_Sequoia
Software application for Apple platforms
Notes is a notetaking app developed by Apple provided on the company's iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and macOS operating systems, the latter starting
Notes_(Apple)
History of Apple's current Mac operating system
with the traditional Mac OS interface and Apple's own Apple Human Interface Guidelines, with its pull-down menu at the top of the screen, familiar keyboard
MacOS_version_history
Apple's media library and media player software
media library, and mobile device management (MDM) utility developed by Apple. It is used to purchase, play, download and organize digital multimedia
ITunes
option key and "System Information" will replace "About This Mac" in the Apple Menu. It compiles technical information on all of the installed hardware, devices
List_of_built-in_macOS_apps
Scripting language for macOS
can run AppleScripts on demand using key combinations. Script menu This system-wide menu provides access to AppleScripts from the macOS menu bar, visible
AppleScript
Apple operating systems from 1984 to 2001
elements of the graphical user interface were created by Apple including the menu bar, pull-down menus, and the concepts of drag and drop and direct manipulation
Classic_Mac_OS
Button on Windows-oriented computer keyboards
the Windows logo key. The menu key was sometimes omitted on smaller keyboards. In October 2024, Apple added the "Contextual Menu key" to its USB-C Magic
Menu_key
2023 operating system version
as multiple icons instead of being a context menu. iMessage stickers have a new selection interface. Apple TV now has a sidebar instead of a top bar. Game
MacOS_Sonoma
Search feature found on Apple devices
Spotlight is a system-wide desktop search feature of Apple's macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS operating systems. Spotlight is a selection-based search
Spotlight_(Apple)
Web browser by Apple
developed by Apple. It is built into several of Apple's operating systems, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, and uses Apple's open-source browser
Safari_(web_browser)
Password management system in macOS
Keychain is a password management system developed by Apple for macOS. It was introduced with Mac OS 8.6, and was included in all subsequent versions
Keychain_(software)
Sixth major release of the classic Mac OS
window displays. System 6's Apple menu cannot be used to launch applications. The icon in the upper right-hand corner of the menu bar simply shows the open
System_6
Series of Macintosh operating systems
Mac operating systems were developed by Apple Inc. in a succession of two major series. In 1984, Apple debuted the operating system that is now known as
Mac_operating_systems
Seventh major release of the classic Mac OS (1991)
are separate files stored within this directory. Under System 6, the Apple Menu contains both a list of desk accessories and a list of running programs
System_7
Fast-food chain menu items
salads.[citation needed] Apple slices are a common side that usually appear in Happy Meals. McDonald's added apple slices to their menu because the McDonald's
List_of_McDonald's_products
Default macOS terminal emulator
Terminal is the terminal emulator included in the macOS operating system by Apple. Terminal originated in NeXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, the predecessor operating
Terminal_(macOS)
Operating system for Apple computers
interface places a menu bar along the top edge of the screen, containing the Apple menu and application menus at the start, and status menus at the end. The
MacOS
2022 operating system version
macOS Ventura (version 13) is the nineteenth major release of macOS, Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to macOS Monterey
MacOS_Ventura
macOS automation software
Automator is an application developed by Apple for macOS, which can be used to automate repetitive tasks through point-and-click or drag and drop. Automator
Automator_(macOS)
2001 operating system version
Trash was also moved from the desktop to the Dock. The Apple menu now primarily serves as a system menu rather than an application launcher, containing links
Mac_OS_X_10.0
Journaling file system developed by Apple
journaling file system developed by Apple Inc. It replaced the Hierarchical File System (HFS) as the primary file system of Apple computers with the 1998 release
HFS_Plus
Extensible multimedia architecture by Apple
OS X Snow Leopard) is an extensible multimedia architecture created by Apple, which supports playing, streaming, encoding, and transcoding a variety
QuickTime
MacOS file preview feature introduced by Apple in 2007
Quick Look is a quick preview feature developed by Apple Inc. which was introduced in its operating system Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The feature was announced
Quick_Look
Family of personal computers made by Apple
and marketed by Apple since 1984. The name is short for Macintosh (its official name until 1999), a reference to the McIntosh apple. As of 2026, the
Mac_(computer)
Graphical control element in macOS
configure menu extras, some of them can be rearranged and dragged off the menubar while depressing the ⌘ key. Also, all Apple-supplied menu extras can
Menu_extra
2014 operating system version
access to Apple's iCloud servers into their apps. There is a "dark mode" in System Preferences which makes the Dock and menu bar darker. Apple initiated
OS_X_Yosemite
Copy-on-write file system developed by Apple
Apple File System (APFS) is a proprietary file system developed and deployed by Apple Inc. for macOS Sierra (10.12.4) and later, iOS 10.3, tvOS 10.2,
Apple_File_System
Application developed by Apple Inc
Apple Configurator is an application developed by Apple and is available for free download on the Mac App Store. It was first launched in 2012. It replaces
Apple_Configurator
Open source browser engine
WebKit is a browser engine primarily used in Apple's Safari web browser, as well as almost all web browsers on iOS and iPadOS. WebKit is also used by
WebKit
list of "sacred" keybindings. Requires full keyboard access active: (The Apple menu) > System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > Full Keyboard
Table_of_keyboard_shortcuts
iOS stock task management app
Reminders is a task management program developed by Apple for their iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS and visionOS platforms that allows users to create lists
Reminders_(Apple)
Scripting application by Apple
Shortcuts (formerly Workflow) is a visual scripting application developed by Apple and provided on its iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and visionOS operating systems
Shortcuts_(Apple)
2021 operating system version
macOS Monterey (version 12) is the eighteenth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to macOS
MacOS_Monterey
Podcast app developed by Apple
Apple Podcasts (known as simply Podcasts in Apple operating systems) is an audio streaming service and media player application developed by Apple for
Apple_Podcasts
Instant messaging service by Apple
instant messaging service developed by Apple and launched on October 12, 2011. iMessage functions exclusively on Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS
IMessage
Remote control introduced by Apple Inc
the remote for music and media control. The iPod's menus cannot be operated with the remote. The Apple Remote can also be used to control the iPod Hi-Fi
Apple_Remote
Operating system component
Rosetta is a dynamic binary translator developed by Apple Inc. for macOS, an application compatibility layer between different instruction set architectures
Rosetta_(software)
Discontinued feature of macOS
Dashboard is a discontinued feature of Apple Inc.'s macOS operating systems, used as a secondary desktop for hosting mini-applications known as widgets
Dashboard_(macOS)
Password management software by Apple
Passwords is a password manager application developed by Apple Inc. available for devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2 or
Passwords_(Apple)
2013 operating system version
Xserve (Early 2009) The menu bar and the Dock are available on each display. Additionally, AirPlay compatible displays such as the Apple TV can be used as an
OS_X_Mavericks
2001 operating system version
Menu Extras, a set of items the user can add to the system menu, replacing the supplied Dock Extras from Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah. Address Book AppleScript
Mac_OS_X_10.1
Computer technology by Apple
Apple Advanced Typography (AAT) is Apple Inc.'s computer technology for advanced font rendering, supporting internationalization and complex features for
Apple_Advanced_Typography
Eighth major release of the classic Mac OS (1997)
standard textual menu positioned after the application's menus. A faster Apple Guide, featuring HTML help pages. Native support of Apple Filing Protocol
Mac_OS_8
Calculator application on Apple systems
Calculator is a basic calculator application made by Apple and bundled with its macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS operating systems. It has three modes:
Calculator_(Apple)
2005 operating system version
Mac OS X Tiger (version 10.4) is the 5th major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Mac computers. Tiger was released to
Mac_OS_X_Tiger
Email client by Apple
Mail, also known as Apple Mail, is an email client included by Apple with its operating systems macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Mail grew out
Apple_Mail
Apple Inc. software application, with many unique filters. is an iPad only application
Photo Booth is an application developed by Apple for the macOS and iPadOS operating systems that allows users to take photos and videos using the device's
Photo_Booth
2020 operating system version
seventeenth major release of macOS, Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers. It was announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
MacOS_Big_Sur
2019 operating system version
macOS Catalina (version 10.15) is the sixteenth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. It is the successor to
MacOS_Catalina
Ninth and last major release of the classic Mac OS (1999)
Macintosh computers, made by Apple Computer, Inc. (now Apple Inc.). Introduced on October 23, 1999, it was promoted by Apple as "The Best Internet Operating
Mac_OS_9
Disk utility for macOS
change partition table between Apple Partition Map, GUID Partition Table, and master boot record (MBR) Restore volumes from Apple Software Restore (ASR) images
Disk_Utility
Application managing the iPhone home screen
SpringBoard would be a launcher, offering similar functionalities. In 2008, with Apple's release of iPhone OS 1.1.3 and the January App Pack, the SpringBoard underwent
SpringBoard
File format
read the NeXTSTEP format, Apple sets it aside in favor of two new formats of its own, one XML-based and the other binary. Apple also has a partially-compatible
Property_list
Apple videotelephony service
FaceTime is a proprietary videotelephony product developed by Apple. FaceTime is available on supported iOS mobile devices running iOS 4 and later and
FaceTime
2007 operating system version
Mac OS X Leopard (version 10.5) is the sixth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. Leopard was
Mac_OS_X_Leopard
Notification service created by Apple
Apple Push Notification service (APNs), previously known as Apple Push Service (APS), is a platform notification service created by Apple that enables
Apple Push Notification service
Apple_Push_Notification_service
2003 operating system version
the return of colored file labels in this menu. "Apple Previews Mac OS X "Panther"" (Press release). Apple. June 23, 2003. Archived from the original
Mac_OS_X_Panther
Security feature by Apple
Protection (SIP, sometimes referred to as rootless) is a security feature of Apple's macOS operating system introduced in OS X El Capitan (2015) (OS X 10.11)
System_Integrity_Protection
Graphical user interface feature by Apple
options, though some applications use these menus for other purposes, such as iTunes, which uses this menu as a way for a user to control certain playback
Dock_(macOS)
Open-source word processor and text editor
since Apple's acquisition of NeXT, and available as a GNUstep application for other Unix-like operating systems such as Linux. It is powered by Apple Advanced
TextEdit
2018 operating system version
fifteenth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. macOS Mojave was announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
MacOS_Mojave
Window rendering system used in macOS
Retrieved 2010-01-15. "Apple - Developer - Mac OS X Technology Overview: Graphics, Imaging, and Multimedia". Retrieved 2007-04-18. "Apple - Mac OS X 10.4: Requirements
Quartz_Compositor
American multinational technology company
apps. This adds a menu in Safari for downloading alternative browsers, such as Chrome or Firefox. In June 2024, Apple introduced Apple Intelligence to incorporate
Apple_Inc.
Address book software by Apple
the Apple operating systems iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS. It includes various cloud synchronization capabilities and integrates with other Apple applications
Contacts_(Apple)
2016 operating system version
thirteenth major release of macOS (formerly known as OS X and Mac OS X), Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. The name "macOS"
MacOS_Sierra
Built-in macOS software to natively install Microsoft Windows on a Mac
using a non-Apple keyboard, the alt key performs the same action. The boot manager can also be launched by pressing the menu button on the Apple Remote at
Boot_Camp_(software)
Apple disk encryption software
images which spread the data over 8 MB files (called bands) within a bundle. Apple refers to this original iteration of FileVault as "legacy FileVault". OS
FileVault
2015 operating system version
major release of macOS (named OS X at the time of El Capitan's release), Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh. It focuses mainly on
OS_X_El_Capitan
Technology developed by Apple Inc
Grand Central Dispatch (GCD or libdispatch) is a technology developed by Apple Inc. to optimize application support for systems with multi-core processors
Grand_Central_Dispatch
Personal calendar application for macOS and iOS by Apple
app made by Apple for its macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and visionOS operating systems. It offers online cloud backup of calendars using Apple's iCloud service
Calendar_(Apple)
First publicly available version of Mac OS
respect to fonts, the Dock, the menu bar (with an Apple logo at the center that was later repositioned to the left of the menu bar and made an active interface
Mac_OS_X_Public_Beta
Apple online multiplayer social gaming network
Game Center is a service by Apple that allows users to play and challenge friends when playing online multiplayer social gaming network games. Games can
Game_Center
Software API
ColorSync is Apple's color management API for the Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X operating systems. Apple developed the original 1.0 version of ColorSync
ColorSync
iOS and macOS software feature
the color spectrum that reduces some of the blue light from the screen. Apple claims that the feature may help users have a better night's sleep by filtering
Night_Shift_(software)
Media player developed by Apple
Music (also known as Apple Music, the Apple Music app, and the Music app) is a media player application developed for the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS,
Music_(app)
Digital photograph manipulation app by Apple
Photos is a photo management and editing application developed by Apple. It was released as a bundled app in iPhone OS 1, and released as a bundled app
Photos_(Apple)
2017 operating system version
High Sierra (version 10.13) is the fourteenth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. macOS High Sierra was
MacOS_High_Sierra
2002 operating system version
Mac OS X Jaguar (version 10.2) is the third major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system. It superseded Mac OS X 10.1 and preceded
Mac_OS_X_Jaguar
Application programming interface (API)
discontinued C-based application programming interface (API) developed by Apple for Mac OS X. Introduced to ease the transition from Mac OS 8 and Mac OS
Carbon_(API)
2012 operating system version
OS X Mountain Lion (version 10.8) is the ninth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. OS X Mountain
OS_X_Mountain_Lion
Security feature of macOS
Gatekeeper is a security feature of the macOS operating system by Apple. It enforces code signing and verifies downloaded applications before allowing
Gatekeeper_(macOS)
APPLE MENU
APPLE MENU
Biblical
apple; swelling
Boy/Male
French
Lives near the apple orchard.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Apple Flavour
Girl/Female
Muslim
Apple
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
The Apple of One Eye's
Girl/Female
Biblical
Apple, swelling.
Boy/Male
French
Lives near the apple orchard.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Apple
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English appel ‘apple’ (Old English æppel), acquired as a surname in any of various senses: a topographic name for someone living by an apple orchard; an occupational name for a grower or seller of apples; or a nickname for someone supposed to resemble an apple in some way, e.g. in having bright red cheeks. The economic importance in medieval northern Europe of apples, as a fruit that could be grown in a cold climate and would keep for use throughout the winter, is hard to appreciate in these days of rapid transportation and year-round availability of fruits of all kind.Americanized form of Appel or Apfel.
Female
Arthurian
, apple island.
Girl/Female
Indian
Apple
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Apple
Girl/Female
Bengali, Czech, French, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Italian, Kannada, Latin, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Spanish, Telugu
Sacred Wood; Apple Tree
Girl/Female
African, German, Swahili
Apple
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Apley.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Apple
Boy/Male
Arabic
Ample; Abundant
Boy/Male
Muslim
Dapple
Girl/Female
Indian
Apple
Boy/Male
Indian
Dapple
APPLE MENU
APPLE MENU
Boy/Male
Tamil
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Dark skinned one
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance, or an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery, from Middle English munk, monk ‘monk’ (Old English munuc, munec, from Late Latin monachus, Greek monakhos ‘solitary’, a derivative of monos ‘alone’).North German (Mönk) and Dutch : equivalent of 1, from Middle Low German monik, Middle Dutch moni(n)c, mun(i)c.Irish : translation of Gaelic Ó Muineaog (see Minogue) or Ó Manacháin (see Monahan).Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a miller or flour merchant, from Polish mąka ‘flour’, ‘meal’.
Boy/Male
British, English, German
Surname
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Durga
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Foulks.
Female
Egyptian
, an uncertain vulture-goddess of the South land or Ethiopia.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of French Catherine, CAITR�ONA means "pure."
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon
Daughter.
Boy/Male
Spanish American Shakespearean Greek Latin
Tenacious.
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n.
Apple brandy.
n.
A kind of apple which by keeping becomes much withered; -- called also Johnapple.
a.
Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative.
v. i.
To apply or address one's self; to give application; to attend closely (to).
v. t.
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative; as, to apply the testimony to the case; to apply an epithet to a person.
n.
Any tree genus Pyrus which has the stalk sunken into the base of the fruit; an apple tree.
n.
See Otaheite apple.
n.
Any fruit or other vegetable production resembling, or supposed to resemble, the apple; as, apple of love, or love apple (a tomato), balsam apple, egg apple, oak apple.
n.
Anything round like an apple; as, an apple of gold.
a.
Having a round, broad face, like an apple.
v. t.
To lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another); -- with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body.
v. i.
To make request; to have recourse with a view to gain something; to make application. (to); to solicit; as, to apply to a friend for information.
v. t.
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case; to appropriate; to devote; as, to apply money to the payment of a debt.
n.
Any sour apple.
n.
A sweet apple.
v. i.
To grow like an apple; to bear apples.
a.
Fully sufficient; abundant; liberal; copious; as, an ample fortune; ample justice.
n.
An immature apple.