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Can't Rearrange Dock on Mac OS 12.6

I can add, remove apps, but can't rearrange the icons. Stumped. Thanks

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 5:55 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2022 10:29 AM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Oct 21, 2022 10:29 AM in response to razztenor

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


Oct 21, 2022 11:04 AM in response to dialabrain

I have a number of posts that I use to copy and paste into other posts. So I need a link to each post directly so therefore the replay to myself:



I have them all in tabs so I can get to them easily as I work the forums. (Does that sound like a scam artist?)


After a number of months the graphics go away so I have to redo it and again reply to myself to get a new URL.


Oct 21, 2022 8:55 AM in response to razztenor

Click the lower-left corner of the Trackpad with your thumb, and then using the index finger from the same hand, immediately drag the dock icon to its new location. This requires the Tap to Click Trackpad gesture to be selected in its Preference panel. As has been mentioned, if you hesitate too long, the relevant icon menu will appear and your opportunity to move the icon is past.


Tested: macOS Monterey 12.6 on 2021 16-in MacBook Pro M1 Pro.

Can't Rearrange Dock on Mac OS 12.6

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