Remove apps from dock.

I have deleted PDF Expert from my laptop (or thought I did) but cannot remove icon from dock. When I drag to the Trash nothing happens. The app is still on the Dock. Also there is a dot underneath this app which shows it is still open.

Not being able to close this app means I cannot install Big Sur OS.

HELP.

Try holding alt key when dragging off.

It is the Dock & not Launchpad... right?

Did it work for you?+

No. That does not remove Safari from the dock. Also I tried deleting the dock information file in userfile/library/preferences/ and that did not work either.

Right click on it & if running click Quit, if not running uncheck Keep in Dock.+

Thank you for replying.

I did a force quit and that fixed everything!

Good to hear, take care my friend! :)

If it's not too late, I've just found that apps can be removed from the dock by pressing on the app with two fingers, then the options come up.