You can also click the three dots for a story on the main page for a few of these same actions. With the story open, click the Share button in the toolbar for these actions and more.
Method one: If you’re reading a story you want to save, either click the Save Story icon (bookmark) in the toolbar or click the Share button and select Save Story on the top right. This is handy if you want to hold onto a story to read later or save a story as a reference.
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Save or unsave storiesĪnother good feature of the News app on Mac is the ability to save stories.
Alternatively, select the channel in the sidebar, click the Share button in the toolbar, and pick Unfollow Channel. To unfollow a channel, right-click the channel in the sidebar and pick Unfollow Channel. In the toolbar at the top, you’ll see a drop-down box if the channel has multiple sections to view. To view a channel, select it from the Following area of the sidebar.
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Click the Plus Sign to follow a channel and Done when you finish. You’ll see a smaller window appear with suggested channels. Go to File > Discover Channels in the menu bar. Method three: Not sure who to follow? You can get some suggestions from the News app. When the channel appears in the results on the right, click the Plus Sign to follow it. Method two: Maybe you have a particular source you’d like to find and follow, like Digital Trends! Use the Search box in the sidebar to find the source. Select Follow Channel and the channel will appear in the Following section of the sidebar. If you want to add that source to your channel list, click the Share button in the toolbar. Method one: When you’re reading a story, you’ll see the originating source such as ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and more. You can follow a channel a few different ways. This lets you view their content with a simple click. If you’ve never used the News app on Mac or your other Apple devices, you can follow specific channels of interest.
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If you want a full view of the story you’re reading, you can click the Hide Sidebar icon to close it and reopen it when needed. You also have a Special Coverage section, channels you’re Following, and finally, Suggested by Siri.Ĭlick any item in the sidebar to view its contents on the right. You’ll then see a handy Search box at the top followed by Apple News items including Today, News+, Shared with You, Saved Stories, and History. If you don’t see the sidebar, click the Show Sidebar icon on the left of the top toolbar or go to View > Show Sidebar in the menu bar. By opening the sidebar, you can search and navigate to see the stories that mean the most to you. You have a toolbar at the top and sidebar on the left. The News app on Mac has a familiar appearance.