Do you want to make your Mac screen saver more personalized? You can add a custom message to your screen saver. This guide will walk you through how to customize the Screen Saver Text with a Message in Mac OS X.
Steps to Set a Custom Screen Saver Text on Mac OS X
- Go to the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
- Choose the “Desktop and Screen Saver” panel from the available options.
- Select the “Screensaver” tab and find the “Message” screensaver option. Click “Screensaver Settings.”
- Add a custom message you want to display in the screen saver and save it.
Your custom message will now appear as your Mac screen saver.
Please note that in previous versions of Mac OS X, the customizable screensaver was referred to as “Computer Name.” However, in modern versions of Mac OS, including Mountain Lion, El Capitan, Sierra, Mojave, and later versions, it is labeled “Message.” To customize the text message, click “Screen Saver Settings.”
4 Ideas for Custom Messages on Your Mac Screen Saver
- Create an ownership message with your name, phone number, or email address to recover lost items.
- Personalized messages like “Hello Mom,” “You’re the best,” or “I love you.”
- Use a great password reminder, but don’t make it too obvious.
- Set an important task message for those who have forgotten and do not use reminders on iOS and Mac OS X.
Remember to set a reasonable way for someone to contact you if you are sending an ownership message. Set the screen saver to require a password and set the login and lock screen messages.
Benefits of Customizing Your Screen Saver Text on Mac OS X
- This guide is free to read.
- You can personalize your Mac screen saver.
FAQs
What is this guide about?
This guide explains how to Customize the Screen Saver Text with a Message in Mac OS X.
How does this guide help me?
This guide helps you personalize your Mac screen saver by adding a custom message.
Which devices support this guide?
Apple Devices only.
What operating systems are supported?
macOS or iOS.
Final Thoughts
Now you know how to customize your screen saver text on Mac OS X! If you have any questions, contact us or leave a comment below. This tutorial is for educational purposes only.
