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using macbook air with thunderbolt display

I want to close my macbook air M1 while using my thunderbolt monitor ,but it switches off when I close it .

any suggestions

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 14, 2021 1:04 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2021 7:41 PM

Thanks for posting to the Apple Support Communities chrisinmalvern,


We understand you want to use your Mac in closed-display mode while it's connected to an external monitor.


The following page is a great resource on this feature: Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display


Make sure you're meeting the requirements of the mode, and follow the steps to enable it.


We hope this helps!

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May 14, 2021 7:41 PM in response to chrisinmalvern

Thanks for posting to the Apple Support Communities chrisinmalvern,


We understand you want to use your Mac in closed-display mode while it's connected to an external monitor.


The following page is a great resource on this feature: Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display


Make sure you're meeting the requirements of the mode, and follow the steps to enable it.


We hope this helps!

using macbook air with thunderbolt display

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