How to Sort the OS X Icons

The desktop icon behavior of the Mac OS X is somewhat similar to that of windows, though the graphical effects are unbeatable. You can drop files, pictures, and folders on the desktop or create shortcuts on the desktop through various techniques in Mac OS X.
You may have noticed that when you put files or folders on the desktop of your Mac OS X, they stay exactly where you put them. Sometimes, this can get frustrating when you’re trying to get through some work and find the file from your desktop without knowing the exact location on the surface of your desktop. This can be resolved easily by sorting the icons in a way you want them to be. Here is how to sort the OS X icons on your Mac.

• Sorting Desktop Icons
• Sorting Dock Icons

Here’s how to sort the OS X icons:

• Sorting Desktop Icons

Step 1
Open ‘Show View Options’
Make sure that your focus is on the desktop. If not, prefer to click on a plain space of your desktop. Select the 'View' menu and then select ‘Show View Options’. The ‘View Configuration’ window will appear.



Step 2
Change ‘View’
Select the ‘Arrange By’ menu and then select your desired sorting order. Your icons on the desktop will get rearranged as per the order you have selected.

• Sorting Dock Icons

‘Click and Drag’ an icon from the dock to your desired location. The icon will sort according to your preference.



You can effortlessly sort the icons of your desktop and the dock by following the above simple steps.