Show iTunes sidebar - how it works

Apple has changed a lot in the new iTunes version. The sidebar has also been removed. But you can easily show it again. We explain how this works in this practical tip.

Restore iTunes sidebar on Windows

Apple makes it particularly easy for Windows users: The iTunes sidebar can be shown with a simple key combination:

• Open iTunes and press the [Ctrl] + [S] keys.
• The sidebar is now displayed. If you want to hide the sidebar again, simply use the key combination mentioned again.

Show iTunes sidebar on Mac

The sidebar can also be shown on Mac with just a few clicks. The key combination looks a little different here:

• Select the [View] entry in the menu bar at the top of the screen and click on [Show Sidebar] in the drop-down menu.
• Alternatively, you can show the sidebar with the key combination [⌘] + [/].

Chic alternative: the navigation bar

If the sidebar takes up too much space, you can always use a smaller version: iTunes 11 has a chic navigation bar with all the important links:

• Click the [Music] button in the upper left corner. A small menu opens with which you can access the other types of media - without a sidebar.

This practical tip shows you how you can adapt iTunes 11 even more to the old versions.