With the battery percentage, it becomes a bit more convenient to keep track of the battery life of your Mac. Though the battery icon also offers a fair indication of how much juice is left in the tank, the battery percentage is better and provides a clear idea about when you need to power up your Mac so that you don’t get caught off-guard. That said, let me show you how to display the battery percentage in Mac’s menu bar in macOS 14 Sonoma.
Display Battery Percentage in Mac’s Menu Bar in macOS Sonoma
Interestingly, the modern versions of macOS do not display the battery percentage in the menu bar automatically. Hence, you need to dig into the System Settings to bring this important feature into play.
Though the process is plain sailing, what baffles me the most is the placement of the battery percentage setting. Instead of keeping it in the Battery section, Apple has put it inside the “Control Center” which makes the whole process a head-scratching affair.
- First off, click on the Apple menu at the top left corner of the screen.
- Now, choose System Settings in the contextual menu.
- In the System Settings menu, click on Control Center.
- After that, go to the Battery section and then ensure that the toggles next to Show in Menu Bar and Show Percentage are enabled.
- It’s worth pointing out that if you want to display the battery percentage in the control center as well, make sure that the toggle next to Show in Control Center is active as well.
And that’s pretty much it! So, that’s how you can show the battery percentage in the Mac’s menu bar or the control center.
At any time, you may want to hide the battery percentage, go back to the Control Centre setting, and then turn off the toggle at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the macOS Sonoma the greatest-ever update?
Although I won’t jump the gun straightaway and brand Sonoma the biggest update ever, I would call it one of the greatest of all time. What puts it at the forefront of attention are the eye-catching “Desktop widgets”, family passwords, and Safari profiles.
2. Why does my Mac drain the battery after the macOS Sonoma update?
Software bugs could very well be the main culprit for the unexpected battery drain on your Mac. However, you should not overlook the possibility of clogged-up storage and outdated apps. If it’s been just a few hours since you have updated to macOS Sonoma, wait for a few more hours to let the software update settle down.
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