Do you want to declutter your Mac Dock by removing unnecessary app icons? This guide will show you how to easily remove app icons from your Mac Dock. By removing these icons, you can personalize your Dock and have a cleaner workspace.
Steps to Remove Apps from Mac Dock
Removing app icons from your Mac Dock is a simple process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Locate the app icon you want to remove from your Mac Dock.
- Hold down the app icon until a context menu appears.
- Drag the app icon out of the Dock while continuing to hold the click. The icon should display the “Delete” text.
- Release the click to remove the app icon from the Mac Dock.
- Repeat the process to remove other app icons from the Mac Dock.
Note that you cannot remove an app icon from the Dock if the app is currently running. You can easily identify running apps by the small dots below their icons in the Dock. However, this rule does not apply if you have disabled the app icon status indicators in System Preferences.
Remember, you can always add app icons back to your Mac Dock by dragging and dropping them. If you want to revert to the default Dock setup, you can reset it at any time.
FAQs
How do I add the removed app icons back to my Mac Dock?
To add previously removed app icons back to your Mac Dock, simply drag and drop them into the Dock. You can arrange them as per your preference.
Can I customize the position and behavior of my Mac Dock?
Absolutely! You can customize the position of the Mac Dock by clicking and dragging it to any side of the screen. Furthermore, you can choose to have the Dock automatically hide or show itself as you move the cursor.
