Music search toggle missing in Monterey 12

In Music, when using the search function, the "Apple Music, Your Library, iTunes Store" toggle no longer exist. What do I need to do to get it back? This is on my MacBook Pro, in the Music app.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 05:31 PM

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ed2345

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Posted on Nov 1, 2022 04:45 PM

Try restarting, and see if it reappears.

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Nov 1, 2022 04:45 PM in response to Amhenz44

Try restarting, and see if it reappears.

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