How to Resize the Dock on macOS

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open System Settings

   Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu to open the control panel.

2. 10 sec

   Access Dock settings

   Locate the sidebar on the left side of the System Settings window. Click on Desktop & Dock to reveal the primary configuration panel.

3. 20 sec

   Modify the size slider

   Find the Size slider at the top of the menu. Drag the slider to the left to decrease the Dock size or to the right to increase it.

   Note: The Dock resizes in real-time as you move the slider.
4. 30 sec

   Use the resize handle

   Locate the separator line on the right side of your Dock, near the Trash icon. Hover your cursor over the line until the pointer changes into a double-headed arrow.

   Note: Click and drag this line up or down to resize the Dock instantly without opening System Settings.
5. 10 sec

   Enable Magnification

   If you prefer a small base size but need visibility, toggle the Magnification switch to On. Adjust the magnification slider below it to determine the zoom level when you hover over icons.