How to Customize Desktop Widgets on macOS

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Widget Gallery

   Right-click or Control-click any empty space on your desktop. Select Edit Widgets from the context menu to launch the Widget Gallery.

   Note: You can also open the gallery by clicking the date and time in the menu bar.
2. 1 min

   Add widgets to your desktop

   Browse the library by application or category in the left-hand sidebar. Drag a widget directly to your preferred position on the desktop, or click the plus icon on the top-left corner of the widget thumbnail.

3. 1 min

   Edit widget preferences

   Control-click an active widget on your desktop to reveal the customization menu. Select Edit [Widget Name] to modify specific parameters such as location for weather, lists for Reminders, or layout styles.

   Note: Not all widgets offer customization; some are fixed to a single display mode.
4. 30 sec

   Adjust widget size

   Control-click the widget and select Small, Medium, or Large from the size menu. The desktop layout will automatically shift to accommodate the new dimensions.

5. 30 sec

   Remove or relocate widgets

   To reposition a widget, click and hold it, then drag it to your desired location. To remove it, Control-click the widget and select Remove Widget or drag it off the edge of the screen.

6. 30 sec

   Integrate iPhone widgets

   Ensure your iPhone is signed into the same Apple Account and is nearby. Your Mac will automatically populate the Widget Gallery with compatible apps from your phone for placement on the Mac desktop.

   Note: This requires Handoff to be enabled in System Settings.