In MAC computers, the Dock is usually at the bottom of the screen of every Mac. However, some users don't like it appearing in this position and want it to change its position. What should they do? In fact, it is very simple. Now let me give you a trick.

Making changes through System Preferences is a relatively well-known method. Or you can quickly change the position of the Dock by holding down the Shift key and dragging.

First, let’s take a look at how to change the Dock location through system settings.

Open System Preferences and select the Dock item

Find the location column on the screen and select the location you want to dock.

It is worth noting that when the Dock is docked at the bottom of the desktop, the icons and animation effects will be larger than when docked on the sides of the desktop. This is because there is more screen space at the bottom for the Dock to use. This will not change unless the screen orientation is changed. Moreover, if it is docked on both sides, it is recommended to turn on the minimize program to icon option to avoid the dock icon being too small due to too many programs running.

Change Dock position and size via keyboard and mouse shortcuts

If you need to move the Dock frequently for some reason, this method will be much more convenient.

First, hold down the Shift key, and then click and hold the handle of the Dock, which is the separation point that separates the application window and the stack. Then drag the Dock to the left or right or back to the bottom. How about it? Isn’t it very convenient and fast?

If your Mac has multiple users using the same account, it is recommended to dock the Dock at the bottom of the desktop. After all, most users will subconsciously look for the Dock at the bottom of the screen when facing a Mac.

Now you know how to move the Dock. If you don’t like its size and position, you can use this method to adjust it.