Learn how to find the Mac OS X version and build number on your computer. This information is helpful when you update the software or the operating system.
To find the Mac OS X version number, click the Apple (
) icon, and then click About This Mac
. The About This Mac
window opens, and displays the OS X version number.
Figure 1: An example of the Mac OS X version number displayed in the About This Mac window
Follow these steps to view the build number for your Mac.
Click the Apple (
) icon, and then click About This Mac
. The About This Mac window opens.
Click the word 'Version
' to toggle through the version, build, and serial number information for your Mac.
Figure 2: An example of the About This Mac window showing the location of the word 'Version'
NOTE:You can also access the OS X version and build number from the System Information dialog box. In the About This Mac
window, click More Info
to open the System Information dialog box.