Touch Bar buttons display for both Apple’s own programs, such as Photos, iTunes and Maps, as well as third-party offerings including 1Password, Day One and djay Pro. Here’s how to customize the Touch Bar on a MacBook Pro. MORE: Best Touch Bar Apps for Your New MacBook Pro

  1. Click File. You need to open a window in an app to edit the Touch Bar options for that view. 2. Select New Window. 3. Click View. 4. Select Customize Touch Bar. 5. Click and drag buttons down from the display to the bottom of the screen, bringing them to the Touch Bar. You’ll only see the options for your current view. 6. To move a Touch Bar button, hold and drag it to a different spot. 7. To remove a button from the Touch Bar, hold and drag it to the far left end.
  2. Release your finger when “Remove From Touch Bar” appears.

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