diff --git a/.macos b/.macos
index 183b957..de47cf8 100644
--- a/.macos
+++ b/.macos
@@ -782,6 +782,10 @@ defaults write com.apple.coreservices.uiagent CSUILastOSVersionWhereSafariRecomm
 # Disable "floating thumbnail" preview and screenshot delay
 defaults write com.apple.screencapture show-thumbnail -bool false
 
+# More compact spacing for menu bar items.
+defaults write -globalDomain NSStatusItemSpacing -int 6
+defaults write -globalDomain NSStatusItemSelectionPadding -int 12
+
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