Mirror Display Option in Macbook Air

Just want to ask where I can find the "Mirror Display" option in my Macbook Air.  I can't find it in Displays under System Preferences of my Macbook Air but I can find it in my Macbook Pro.

Step 1: Connect your MacBook to your TV.
Step 2: Click on System Preferences. After connecting your MacBook to your TV, the F7 hotkey will be activated. This will allow you to activate the Mirroring Mode.
Step 3: Select Displays once the drop-down menu appears.
Step 4: Another menu pane will emerge (Display Preferences). Click on Arrangement.
Step 5: On the lower left hand corner of your MacBook’s screen, you will see a check box named Mirror Displays. Click on the check box to activate the Mirroring for all connected displays. At the center of your screen, you will see a configuration area where you can make other changes as to what will appear on the other displays connected to your MacBook.
Step 6: Mission accomplished! If all went well with the mirroring, your television screen should be mirroring your MacBook display.

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