Mac 101

Leopard: Stop Application Icons on Dock From Bouncing

July 17, 2009 in Tips & Tricks by Bob Faulhaber

Are you tired of bouncing dock icons when you launch a new application? There’s a simple way to get rid of this feature if you find it annoying.

1. Click on Apple menu in the upper left corner.

2. Select Dock and then select Dock Preferences from the menu.

3. Uncheck the Animate opening applications checkbox

4. Close the Preference pane.

It’s that simple. The icons will no longer bounce when you launch the applications.

About the Author: Bob Faulhaber

Bob is an Information Technology consultant that specializes in network infrastructure and communications systems. He has consulted for numerous clients and government agencies, and has traveled extensively around the world, including Antarctica, where he helped set up the first Internet connection on the continent.

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