Missing Downloads folder on Dock

Missing "Downloads" folder on Dock:

How can I put my "Downloads" folder on the Dock? I dragged the Downloads from Finder onto the Dock but it refused to let that folder on the dock. I do not know what is the problem.

Posted on Oct 19, 2018 7:03 PM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Oct 19, 2018 7:59 PM

It has to be on the far right.

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Oct 19, 2018 7:59 PM in response to Jeff Trzcinski

It has to be on the far right.

Oct 19, 2018 7:20 PM in response to leroydouglas

Yes, it worked. I am surprised that it is next to the trash icon. Yikes. My Downloads folder used to be in between the recent software (Stickies) and Preview icons - next to the trash icon.

...The red arrow for Downloads folder should be that area. Right now, the Downloads folder is next to the trash icon.

Oct 19, 2018 7:25 PM in response to Jeff Trzcinski

MacOS Mojave shows recent apps in the Dock. Here's how to hide them - CNET

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