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I'm using Mojave 10.14.2 on my iMac. With previous editions, when an app that I had not specifically put into my dock was used and then closed, it automatically disappeared from the dock. Now, the apps stay in the dock, segmented to the side, unless I go in and click on Remove from Dock.

Is there a way to change the settings so it will work like it used to?

Thanks in advance for any help.

george

Posted on Jan 21, 2019 2:48 PM

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Jan 21, 2019 2:53 PM in response to ghe

George,

Go to System Preferences...>Dock>...and "Uncheck" Show recent applications in Dock.

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Jan 21, 2019 3:54 PM in response to Ferd II

Thanks very much!

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Jan 21, 2019 3:55 PM in response to Ferd II

Thanks so much!

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Jan 21, 2019 5:18 PM in response to ghe

You are welcome.

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Jan 21, 2019 3:25 PM in response to ghe

The Dock in Mojave is split into three sections separated by two thin vertical lines, in previous OS's it was just two sections.

So now you have Apps on the left, recently opened Apps in the middle and folders on the right.

To revert to previous Dock view, follow Ferd II's advice above.

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