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Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 22 Feb 2019 10:51
by craigwf
After using VLC for over a decade in Windows, I now have a MacBook and don't seem to have access to any of the controls to which I was accustomed. I installed 3.0.5 for Mac OSX (10.13.6) and then updated to 3.0.6 but all I get is:
Re: Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 22 Feb 2019 19:46
by fkuehne
The View menu contains different options on the Mac compared to Windows because this is how a Mac works. Likewise for the Preferences, which you can find in the VLC menu on the left. If you tell me what exact controls you are looking for, I'd be happy to guide you.
Re: Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 23 Feb 2019 02:59
by craigwf
Look at the image I posted. There is no View or Preferences or any controls other than start, stop, show or hide playlist and volume control. Where is the menu? I cannot shuffle the playlist, repeat items, etc.
Re: Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 23 Feb 2019 09:01
by fkuehne
I looked at the screenshot before posting my answer yesterday.
The menu is at the top of the screen, not within the window like on Windows. It also includes a View menu which lets you enable those playmode buttons for the main window (and control those functions directly within the Playback menu).
Re: Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 23 Feb 2019 21:02
by craigwf
LOL I never thought to look there. This Apple thing never fails to surprise. Danke
Re: Don't see View, Preferences, etc
Posted: 28 Feb 2019 16:18
by fkuehne
Hah, I expected something like that
Great to see it working for you now!