Preferences Display Tab missing

So after setting up and plugging in an external monitor and selecting the mirror option, my arrangements tab in the display preferences pane is just gone...reboot did not fix the issue, and neither did unplugging/replugging the external monitor, and google is not giving good advice; I hope someone can help!

Hi,
You need to have the external display connected for the "Arrangements" tab to appear. You then, simply, drag the red strip to the left, right or top if you are in extended mode to arrange the displays.
RD

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