What partition scheme for a single partition ext. hdd use for mac(hfs+j)?

Hey Forum,
I am using a wd 500gb ext hdd and now i am about to reformat my hdd to one partition hfs+j and now i need to know, reformat it to apple partition map, master boot record, or guid partition?
Pls reply thanks!:D
Ala.

Hi Ala,
GPT (GUID Partition Table) and MacOS Extended (Journaled) are the standard (normal) settings to be used for external harddisks in conjunction with Intel-based Macs like your MacBook.
Regards
Stefan

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