# Mac won't show any items on the Pull Down Menus

**URL:** <https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544>\
**Category:** Technical Support & Bugs\
**Created:** [February 15, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544 "2023-02-15T16:00:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/mmcdaniel171717)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544/1 "2023-02-15T16:00:26Z")

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I purchased a new Apple M2 Pro Mac Mini and installed Vassal. When I went to start a game, I clicked on any menu item and the box shows, but now items in the box to choose from.

Any help?

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**Author:** ![JoelCFC25](https://forum.vassalengine.org/user_avatar/forum.vassalengine.org/joelcfc25/32/2687_2.png) [@JoelCFC25](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/JoelCFC25)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544/2 "2023-02-15T16:04:36Z")

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Can you confirm which build of VASSAL you installed? Hopefully it’s [the Apple Silicon one](https://github.com/vassalengine/vassal/releases/download/3.6.11/VASSAL-3.6.11-macos-aarch64.dmg).

If so, do you have this option enabled in VASSAL’s main preferences?

 ![image](https://forum.vassalengine.org/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4ee03b96779e4cac802dbb6501c0a8bb0e868d5e.png)

A screenshot of what you’re seeing might help.

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**Author:** ![mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/mmcdaniel171717)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544/3 "2023-02-15T16:17:10Z")

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yes on both counts…here is what I am seeing

 ![Screenshot 2023-02-15 at 10.16.25 AM (3)](https://forum.vassalengine.org/uploads/default/original/2X/8/83746ef6247687e66c6d01d2dd55abf4833f7dbf.png)

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**Author:** ![mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/mmcdaniel171717)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544/4 "2023-02-15T16:18:55Z")

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disregard that. here it is. When I clicked on About Federation & Empire

 ![Screenshot 2023-02-15 at 10.18.36 AM](https://forum.vassalengine.org/uploads/default/original/2X/3/38b7a0b7f9e4ce6024c296d75fce5446ba9c6d11.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@mmcdaniel171717](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/mmcdaniel171717)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/mac-wont-show-any-items-on-the-pull-down-menus/76544/5 "2023-02-15T16:29:03Z")

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I have the new M2 Apple Pro Chip. I unchecked the Compatibility Box and everything appeared. Thanks for the lead!