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How To Change Dock Position on MacBook MacOS / Mac / MacBook (M1 | M2 | M3 | MacBook Pro | Air)
Customizing the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS allows you to personalize your desktop layout and optimize your workflow for better productivity. Whether you prefer the default bottom position or want to move it to the sides or top of your screen, MacOS offers flexibility in adjusting the dock to suit your preferences. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the simple steps to change the dock position on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, regardless of whether it's equipped with an M1, M2, or M3 chip.
Follow these steps to change the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS:
1. **Access System Preferences:**
- Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen to open the Apple menu.
- Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
2. **Open Dock Preferences:**
- In the System Preferences window, locate and click on the "Dock & Menu Bar" icon.
- Alternatively, you can right-click (or Control-click) on an empty space on the dock and select "Dock Preferences" from the context menu.
3. **Choose Dock Position:**
- In the Dock preferences pane, you'll see options to customize various dock settings, including size, magnification, and position.
- To change the dock position, locate the "Position on screen" dropdown menu.
- Click on the dropdown menu to reveal the available options: "Bottom," "Left," or "Right."
4. **Select Preferred Position:**
- Choose your preferred dock position from the dropdown menu by clicking on the corresponding option.
- As you select different positions, you'll see the dock relocate to the chosen position in real-time.
5. **Adjust Dock Size (Optional):**
- If desired, you can further customize the dock size by adjusting the "Size" slider in the Dock preferences pane.
- Drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the dock size, respectively.
6. **Close System Preferences:**
- Once you've set the desired dock position and size, you can close the System Preferences window by clicking the red "Close" button at the top-left corner of the window.
7. **Test Dock Position:**
- After changing the dock position, test its functionality by moving your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen corresponding to the new dock position.
- The dock should appear or hide based on your preferences.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS, allowing you to customize your desktop layout and improve your user experience. Whether you prefer a traditional bottom dock or a more unconventional side or top position, MacOS provides the flexibility to tailor your dock placement to suit your workflow and preferences.
For more tutorials, tips, and tricks for MacOS and MacBook customization, subscribe to our channel and stay tuned for future videos!
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How To Change Dock Position on MacBook MacOS / Mac / MacBook (M1 | M2 | M3 | MacBook Pro | Air)
Customizing the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS allows you to personalize your desktop layout and optimize your workflow for better productivity. Whether you prefer the default bottom position or want to move it to the sides or top of your screen, MacOS offers flexibility in adjusting the dock to suit your preferences. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the simple steps to change the dock position on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, regardless of whether it's equipped with an M1, M2, or M3 chip.
Follow these steps to change the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS:
1. **Access System Preferences:**
- Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen to open the Apple menu.
- Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
2. **Open Dock Preferences:**
- In the System Preferences window, locate and click on the "Dock & Menu Bar" icon.
- Alternatively, you can right-click (or Control-click) on an empty space on the dock and select "Dock Preferences" from the context menu.
3. **Choose Dock Position:**
- In the Dock preferences pane, you'll see options to customize various dock settings, including size, magnification, and position.
- To change the dock position, locate the "Position on screen" dropdown menu.
- Click on the dropdown menu to reveal the available options: "Bottom," "Left," or "Right."
4. **Select Preferred Position:**
- Choose your preferred dock position from the dropdown menu by clicking on the corresponding option.
- As you select different positions, you'll see the dock relocate to the chosen position in real-time.
5. **Adjust Dock Size (Optional):**
- If desired, you can further customize the dock size by adjusting the "Size" slider in the Dock preferences pane.
- Drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the dock size, respectively.
6. **Close System Preferences:**
- Once you've set the desired dock position and size, you can close the System Preferences window by clicking the red "Close" button at the top-left corner of the window.
7. **Test Dock Position:**
- After changing the dock position, test its functionality by moving your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen corresponding to the new dock position.
- The dock should appear or hide based on your preferences.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the dock position on your MacBook running MacOS, allowing you to customize your desktop layout and improve your user experience. Whether you prefer a traditional bottom dock or a more unconventional side or top position, MacOS provides the flexibility to tailor your dock placement to suit your workflow and preferences.
For more tutorials, tips, and tricks for MacOS and MacBook customization, subscribe to our channel and stay tuned for future videos!
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