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1 min read 4 stepsJanuary 12, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Adjust Screen Brightness and Volume on Mac

Control your Mac's display and audio settings using simple keyboard controls.

At a Glance

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Use the F1 (dimmer) and F2 (brighter) keys on your keyboard to adjust screen brightness.

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Use F10 (mute), F11 (volume down), and F12 (volume up) keys.

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Hold Option+Shift while pressing brightness or volume keys for smaller, more precise adjustments.

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Click the Control Center icon (two toggles) in the menu bar for sliders for both brightness and volume.

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