One place that many computer users take for granted is the desktop. It can be so simple to save an image from 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.
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 deselect Use Stacks or press the above-mentioned keyboard shortcut.
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 select View in the menu bar or right-click the desktop. Move to Group Stacks By and pick an option.
With your Stacks set up on your desktop, you can 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 your Magic 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 the Arrow.
Just like other file and folder icons you have on your desktop, you can 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 open View in the menu bar or right-click the desktop.
Step 2: Select Show 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.
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