Chapter 7

Getting Help

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Explore the Help Window

Bullet Search Help

Bullet Find Help in the Apple Forums

Bullet Saving Topics for Later

Bullet Search Other Mac Support Resources

No matter how well written the application or how well designed the operating system, sooner or later, you need support. That goes for everyone from the novice to the experienced Mac owner.

In this short but oh-so-important chapter, I lead you through the various Help resources available on your computer, through Apple, and other suppliers of assistance from sources on the Internet and in your local area.

In this chapter, you find out how to

  • Use the Help resources within Catalina and Mac applications.
  • Search the Catalina Help system for specific information.
  • Copy multiple Help topics to your Safari Reading List for later perusal.
  • Access the Apple online forums and voice support.
  • Get help from third parties.

Explore the Help Window

Your first line of defense for Catalina is the macOS Help window, as shown in Figure ...

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