Removing items of the dock

marshy · marshy #1 (**permalink**)

03-13-2012, 04:32 PM

Hi guys, this is really annoying me now and i need help !
The mrs was playing on the laptop earlier and she has added activity monitor and console to the dock and i try to get rid of them but can't move them anywhere?
Also she has managed to move launchpad somewhere and i can't find it on the home screen anymore .
Anybody help lol

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

03-13-2012, 04:44 PM

If you don't want an icon in the dock, drag it up into the ether and let it go.

If you want to add Launchpad to your dock, go into Finder and click on Applications. Just click on it and drag it onto your dock. You can change its position by dragging it side-to-side.

marshy · marshy #3 (**permalink**)

03-13-2012, 04:47 PM

i've tried dragging them but they just keep going back to the same position?

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

03-13-2012, 06:36 PM

That's because they are still open. Quit the applications and then you can remove their icons from the dock.

Take my advice and give "the mrs" her own account unless you enjoy this sort of frustration ...

marshy · marshy #5 (**permalink**)

03-14-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

That's because they are still open. Quit the applications and then you can remove their icons from the dock.

Take my advice and give "the mrs" her own account unless you enjoy this sort of frustration ...

ahhhh i see said the blind man ! All sorted now thanks !!

Sounds like good advice as i dont want her messing things up when i've just spent £2500 on two computers

Thanks again

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Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	03-13-2012, 04:44 PM If you don't want an icon in the dock, drag it up into the ether and let it go. If you want to add Launchpad to your dock, go into Finder and click on Applications. Just click on it and drag it onto your dock. You can change its position by dragging it side-to-side. 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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chas_m #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	03-13-2012, 06:36 PM That's because they are still open. Quit the applications and then you can remove their icons from the dock. Take my advice and give "the mrs" her own account unless you enjoy this sort of frustration ... Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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marshy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 09, 2012 Location: Tamworth Posts: 15 Mac Specs: 2012 macbook pro 15" & 27" 2012 IMac	03-13-2012, 04:32 PM Hi guys, this is really annoying me now and i need help ! The mrs was playing on the laptop earlier and she has added activity monitor and console to the dock and i try to get rid of them but can't move them anywhere? Also she has managed to move launchpad somewhere and i can't find it on the home screen anymore . Anybody help lol
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