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How to Access System Log on Mac

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I have this screenshot someone posted of System Log but I have no idea how to reach there.

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john doe Avatar asked May 07 '15 18:05

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If you don't see the log message details, click the Info button in the toolbar (or use the Touch Bar), or choose View > Show Info Pane. To see fewer details, click Hide. Search for a specific log message in the current view: Click the log message, then press Command-F. See Find text in log messages and reports.

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If somebody is looking for how to access it without console.app then the files are in /var/log

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riodoro1 Avatar answered Oct 02 '22 06:10

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