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 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 an owner 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. |
 | AutoMix is turned on to seamlessly transitions between songs, like a DJ. (Available for Apple Music subscribers.) |
 | Crossfade is turned on to fade in each song (gradually increase its volume) while the previous song is fading out. |
 | 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 icon 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 icon 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. |