Mac OS: Show volume in the menu bar - Here's how
In this practical tip, we explain how to display the volume in the menu bar under Mac OS X. If you accidentally removed it, we will show you how to restore it in the following steps.
Here's how to view the volume in the menu bar on Mac OS X.
- Open the necessary settings in your Mac OS X by tapping on the Apple icon and selecting "System Preferences ...".
- Click on "Sound".
- Check the option "Show volume in the menu bar".
- If you do not want the volume control in the menu bar, remove the check mark.
The explanation refers to Mac OS X 10.9.3. Other versions may differ. Another article tells you how to turn off the sound on Skype on Mac.