How to rearrange the icons in your MacOS Monterey Dock

Step-by-step guide for organizing your Dock

Moving icons

• Click and hold — or left click and hold if using a mouse — and drag the icon to the spot within your Dock that you'd like it to stay.
• Release the touchpad or mouse button and let it drop into place. 

Removing icons

• Hold the control key on your keyboard and click — or right click if using a mouse — and hover over the “Options” menu. 
• Find and click “Remove from Dock.” 

Adding icons

• Find the app or compatible file you'd like to add to the Dock and click and hold it. 
• Drag the icon to its desired position on the Dock and release it. 
• If the icon doesn't remain, it's a type of file or app that's incompatible with the MacOS Dock.

Keeping recently used apps in your Dock permanently

• Find the app or file in the Recently Used portion of your dock (usually on the right next to the Trash icon).
• Hold the control key on your keyboard and click — or right click if using a mouse and hover over the “Options” menu. 
• Find and click “Keep in Dock.” 
• The app or file will move to the permanent part of your Dock, where it can then be moved or removed using the methods listed above.