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14 points

Cannot re-arrange dock icons

I just updated to OS 10.6.6 and wanted to change the order in which icons appear on the dock. Normally, this is a simple matter of point, select, drag the icon, release; it's not happening. The dock and icons are functioning normally in all other respects, as far as I can see. I just can't "grab" those icons anymore. Suggestions? Is this a new feature of the update (i.e. that Apple has removed the ability customize the dock)?

MacBook Pro, iBook Dual USB, Mac OS X (10.6.6), 16GB iPod Touch 2G,30GB iPod Photo,

Posted on Jan 11, 2011 5:57 PM

20 replies

unewydd

Level 1

4 points

Mar 12, 2011 1:44 AM in response to Henrik

I had the same problem but here's the solution:

You have to start dragging the icon the instant you click on it. If you wait more than about 1 second then you'll be offered the options instead (quit/hide/options)

Mar 15, 2011 8:35 AM in response to Henrik

I also want to re-arrange the icons on my dock and found a way to do it. If you don't mind going back to the original Leopard dock look, download http://www.leoparddocks.com/LeopardDocksApp.php. The nice thing about this is that you can easily switch back and forth between the 10.6 dock and the original leopard dock. To re-arrange icons in original Leopard dock, hold down "option" while you click and drag.

Apple really should give us back this option in Snow Leopard.

K03045

Level 1

0 points

Apr 3, 2011 3:52 PM in response to Niel

It works i have been banging my head against the wall thanks....

Jun 3, 2013 7:04 AM in response to Henrik

I found that the quick-drag method works when the Dock is at the bottom of the screen. I normally have my Dock at the left and it does not work when it's here. Of course it's one click in Dock Prefernces to shift it to the bottom, then rearrange the items, then move it back.

Level 7

23,993 points

Jun 3, 2013 7:08 AM in response to fellstumbler

ThreadJacker!!!

Cannot re-arrange dock icons