Select version:

Modifying this control will update this page automatically

Symbols used in Music on Mac

When you import songs and music videos, symbols indicate their status. Other symbols are buttons that you can click to do tasks.

Note: Apple Music, lossless, and Dolby Atmos aren’t available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Availability of Apple Media Services.

Symbol		Description
		The song can’t be located; it may have been moved or deleted.
		The song is stored on the internet; when you click the song, it’s streamed live to your computer.
		The song will be included in the specified action. For example, only songs with a checkmark are imported when you import a CD.
		The song is playing.
		Click to eject a CD or disconnect a device.
		Click to see a programming schedule for each of the Apple Music radio stations.
		Click to let Music choose a song and then play songs that go well with it.
		A playlist created by Music based on a song.
		A playlist you create based on criteria you specify.
		Click to add a rule (criteria) to a Smart playlist.
		Click to remove a rule (criteria) from a Smart playlist.
		Click to specify another set of criteria within a rule for a Smart playlist.
		A playlist you create or one from an Apple Music contributor.
		A collaborative playlist where you’re a host or a participant.
		Click to allow a person to join a collaborative playlist.
		Click to decline a person’s request to join a collaborative playlist.
		Click to add the song, album, or playlist to your music library.
		Click to download the song, album, or playlist from your music library to your computer.
		The song, album, or playlist is downloaded to your computer.
		The song or album is available to download from your (or your family’s) purchases to your computer.
		The song can’t be uploaded to your music library. For example, the song file might be larger than 200 MB, or encoded at 96 kbps or less.
		Your music library contains duplicate versions of this song, and only the other version was uploaded to your music library.
		The song is being matched, but the process hasn’t been completed yet.
		Click to mark the item as a favorite.
		Click to mark the item as a favorite.
		Click to mark the item as a favorite.
		The item is a favorite.
		The item is a favorite.
		The item is a favorite.
		The item is disliked or you chose Suggest Less.
		An item contains explicit content (such as lyrics).
		Click to select an Apple Music profile photo.
		Click to allow a person to follow your Apple Music profile.
		Click to not allow a person to follow your Apple Music profile.
		Click to show (or hide) the list of songs in the music queue.
		Autoplay is turned on so similar songs are added to the music queue.
		Click to choose a sort order or filter for the list of songs, albums, or playlist.
		Songs play in a random (shuffled) order. (Click to turn off Shuffle.)
		Songs in the current view (for example, a playlist) play repeatedly. (Click to turn off Repeat All.)
		The currently playing song plays repeatedly. (Click to turn off Repeat Song.)
		An item is available to play or download in Dolby Atmos. Note: This button appears if you’re signed in as a subscriber to Apple Music.
		An item is available to play or download in Apple Lossless. Note: This button appears if you’re signed in as a subscriber to Apple Music.
		Click to show or hide lyrics for a song.
		Click to select the speaker to use to listen to songs.
		The speaker is available using AirPlay.
		AirPods are available.
		HomePod mini or HomePod is available using AirPlay.
		A stereo pair of HomePods is available using AirPlay.
		A group with a HomePod and a speaker is available using AirPlay.
		An AirPlay device has an error.
		You need to enter a password to connect to the AirPlay-enabled speaker.
		You selected an AirPlay-enabled device but haven’t entered its password.

Helpful?

Apple Music User Guide

Symbols used in Music on Mac