How to remove Downloads file from Dock on Mac?

I want to delete the Downloads file from the dock. How can I do this?




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Original Title: Downloads file in Dock

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 29, 2025 9:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2025 9:53 AM

Drag it up and off the dock until the word Remove appears next to it, then let go. Or Right click (command+click, two finger click) to bring up the context menu and select Options ➜ "Remove From Dock".


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