OS X El Capitan allows you to automatically hide the menu bar like you can automatically hide the Dock(i.imgur.com)

over 8 years ago from David Barker

E Bensley, over 8 years ago
I'm a bit confused about the motivation for this. Clicking what used to be the 'Maximize' button already makes the program go fullscreen, hiding both the dock and menu bar in the process. What advantage does hiding the menu bar in normal use have other than increasing the effort required to get to options and information in non-fullscreen programs?
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- Daniel Fosco, over 8 years ago
  Less cognitive load throughout your daily usage?
  My menubar is pretty crowded, but I guess I would freak out for about 2 weeks while I get used to it
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  - E Bensley, over 8 years ago
    Interesting angle, hadn't considered that
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  - Namor Votilav, over 8 years ago
    You should definitely try Bartender :)
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    - Daniel Fosco, over 8 years ago
      Thanks for the heads up, will try it out — although I always tend to abandon these OSX customizing apps eventually.
      1 point
- Neil Pullman, over 8 years ago
  I think the full screen mode you're describing is Spaces-level of full screen. That is, you won't have two apps sharing the same desktop. All or nothing.
  I think this allows you to position multiple app windows however you need while reclaiming that eighth-ish inch of space and/or removing the visual/mental burden of your menu bar.
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