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How to Fix OneDrive Icons on the Wrong Mac Menu Bar
Question details
The user needs to move the OneDrive account icon from an external monitor's menu bar back to the primary built-in MacBook display.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Using a MacBook connected to an external display.
- Observed behavior
- The OneDrive icon appears exclusively on the external monitor's menu bar, and standard fixes like restarting or reinstalling the app do not resolve the issue.
Before adjusting your display settings, ensure your external monitor is securely connected and that your Mac is updated to the latest version of macOS.
Adjust macOS Primary Display Settings
Configure your display settings in macOS to force the menu bar and status icons back to your main MacBook screen.
Click the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).
Scroll down in the left sidebar and click on Displays to view your current monitor arrangement.
If you are extending your display, select your built-in MacBook screen and set it as the primary display. On older macOS versions, click Arrange and drag the white menu bar from the external monitor icon to the MacBook display icon.
Contact Microsoft Support for Remote Troubleshooting
If macOS display adjustments do not resolve the OneDrive icon placement, reach out to Microsoft Support for specialized assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do menu bar icons only appear on my external monitor?
macOS dynamically handles menu bars across multiple displays. If your external monitor is mistakenly assigned as the primary display, or if the system misinterprets the arrangement, application icons like OneDrive may default to the secondary screen.
Will reinstalling OneDrive fix the menu bar icon location?
In most multi-display scenarios, reinstalling or restarting the OneDrive app does not resolve this issue. The placement of menu bar icons is controlled by macOS display configurations rather than the application installation itself.
How do I show the Mac menu bar on all displays?
Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Desktop & Dock. Scroll down to the Mission Control section and toggle on the option 'Displays have separate Spaces'. You will need to log out and log back in for the changes to apply.
