How to Change the Alert Sound Effects on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple icon.

   It's the Apple logo in the top left corner of the menu bar.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   , It looks like a speaker. ,, A preview of the sound will play when you click on it. ,,,,, User interface sound effects are built-in effects such as the sound you hear when you move an item to the Trash., Your alert sound changes will be saved!
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   Step 3: Click the "Sound" icon.

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   Step 4: Click Sound Effects.

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   Step 5: Click on an alert sound to select it.

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   Step 6: Click the "Play sound effects through" drop-down.

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   Step 7: Click on your preferred audio output device.

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   Step 8: Customize your alert settings.

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   Step 9: Click and drag the white "Alert volume" notch to adjust alert volume.

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    Step 10: Click the "Play user interface sound effects" box to enable or disable it.

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    Step 11: Click the red "X" button.

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