Mac: Remove programs from the Dock

You can remove programs from your Mac's dock at any time. The programs are not completely deleted: only their alias disappears from the dock.

Remove programs from the Mac's Dock

• Left-click a program in the Dock and drag it to the desktop. When a "cloud of dust" appears under the mouse pointer, you can release the button. Now the program is no longer in the dock.
• If you release the left button before the cloud of smoke appears, the program moves back into the dock.
• You should also note that some programs cannot be removed from the dock - for example the Recycle Bin and the Finder.
• If you have removed programs from the dock, you can still find them as usual in the Finder and on the launchpad.

This practical tip shows you how you can change the dock view.