Icons position is locked on desktop. I need to know how to make them movable again.

How to icon positions on Apple desktop. Big Sur IOS.

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 9, 2021 9:34 AM

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Ronasara

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Posted on May 9, 2021 10:42 AM

Try going under the View menu and click on Sort By. Then click on None.

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May 9, 2021 10:42 AM in response to drichtertz

Try going under the View menu and click on Sort By. Then click on None.

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