One place that many computer users take for granted is the desktop. It can be so simple tosave an imagefrom the web or a file from an email to the screen you see most. But with this can come clutter, and before you know it, you can have 20 to 30 icons filling your screen.
One way to clean up your desktop but still keep your items organized is by using Stacks. On MacOS, Stacks are groups of files. So, if you regularly save items to your desktop, each time you do, the item will be automatically placed in a Stack.
Let’s walk through how to turn on Stacks, choose how they’re grouped, browse or open the files, and change the appearance of Stacks.
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Turn on Mac desktop Stacks
You have three quick and easy ways to enable Stacks on your Mac desktop.
As soon as you enable Stacks, you’ll see your icons move and your files placed into groups.
To stop using Stacks, use one of the above options to deselectUse Stacksor press the above-mentionedkeyboard shortcut.
Choose how to group Stacks
The nice thing about using Stacks to stay organized is that you can group them in a way that makes sense for you.
To change how you want your Stacks grouped, click the desktop and selectViewin the menu bar or right-click the desktop. Move toGroup Stacks Byand pick an option.
Browse, expand, and collapse Stacks
With your Stacks set up on your desktop, you’re able to browse through the files or expand a Stack to view and open a file.
To browse, place your cursor over the Stack and then swipe to the right or left with two fingers on your trackpad or one finger on yourMagic Mouse. When you land on the file you want, double-click to open it.
To expand, simply click the Stack and then double-click to open a file. To collapse the Stack again, click theArrow.
Change the appearance of Stacks
Just like otherfile and folder iconsyou have on your desktop, you may change the way that Stacks appear. You can increase the size of the icons, move the labels, adjust the spacing, and more.
Step 1:Click your desktop and openViewin the menu bar or right-click the desktop.
Step 2:SelectShow View Options.
Step 3:Use the various sections of the window that appears to change the appearance of your Stacks.
Whether you’re looking for a new way to organize your desktop or simply tidy it up, Stacks are a terrific option on Mac.
