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How to add the Input menu to the macOS menu bar

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
macOS Sequoia 15.0 - MacBook Pro M3
You will need
macOS device

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open System Settings

    Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.

  2. 30 sec

    Access Keyboard settings

    Scroll down the sidebar on the left and click on Keyboard. This pane contains all settings related to text input and keyboard behavior.

  3. 30 sec

    Open Input Sources settings

    Locate the Input Sources section. Click the Edit button to view your active keyboard layouts and languages.

  4. 30 sec

    Enable the menu bar display

    Toggle the switch labeled Show Input menu in menu bar to the On position. Once activated, the icon will appear immediately in your top menu bar.

    Note: If you do not see the toggle, ensure you have at least two input sources added to your list.
  5. 30 sec

    Switch between inputs

    Click the new icon in your menu bar to view your enabled languages. Select an item from the list to change your active keyboard layout instantly.

    Note: Use the shortcut to cycle through your enabled input sources without clicking the menu.