{"id":72948,"date":"2024-10-17T21:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=72948"},"modified":"2024-11-06T11:58:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T03:58:33","slug":"hide-mac-desktop-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide All Desktop Icons on Your Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like me, your desktop can quickly become cluttered with icons, and sometimes it\u2019s nice to have a clean, distraction-free workspace. Whether you\u2019re giving a presentation or just want a minimalist look, hiding your icons makes everything feel neat and tidy.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re wondering, <em>\u201cHow can I easily hide my Mac\u2019s desktop icons?\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cHow do I toggle them on and off at will?\u201d<\/em> \u2014 it\u2019s surprisingly easy!<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/hero.jpg?2\" alt=\"Hide all Mac desktop icons\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\"><\/figure>\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll show you a few simple ways to hide those icons on your Mac, whether you prefer using system settings, the Terminal, or even creating a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/mac-keyboard-shortcuts\/\">Mac keyboard shortcut<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Method 1. Hide Desktop Icons via Mac Settings<\/h2>\n<p>You can quickly hide your desktop icons through your Mac\u2019s System Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch <strong>System Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>On the sidebar, select <strong>Desktop & Docks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Desktop & Stage Manager<\/strong> and under <strong>Show Items<\/strong>, simply uncheck the option for <strong>On Desktop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/hide-via-system-settings.jpg?2\" alt=\"Hide desktop icons via System Settings on macOS\" width=\"1425\" height=\"1277\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And just like that, your desktop icons disappear!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Method 2. Hide Desktop Icons via Terminal<\/h2>\n<p>If you love using Terminal, you can also hide your desktop icons with a quick command. Here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n<p>First, launch <strong>Terminal<\/strong> (Applications > Utilities). To hide your desktop icons, type the following command and hit enter:<\/p>\n<pre>defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false && killall Finder<\/pre>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/hide-via-terminal.jpg?2\" alt=\"Hide desktop icons via Terminal command on macOS\" width=\"1342\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<p>Want to bring them back? Use this command:<\/p>\n<pre>defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true && killall Finder<\/pre>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick explanation of these commands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop <em>false<\/em>\/<em>true<\/em>:<\/code> This tells Finder to hide (<code>false<\/code>) or show (<code>true<\/code>) your desktop icons.<\/li>\n<li><code>killall Finder:<\/code> This restarts Finder to apply the change immediately.<\/li>\n<li>By connecting them with <code>&&<\/code>, Finder will restart automatically right after changing the setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Method 3. Hide Desktop Icons with a Keyboard Shortcut<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who loves shortcuts (like me!), why not create a custom keyboard shortcut to toggle your desktop icons on and off?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to set it up:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Create a Quick Action with Automator<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Automator<\/strong> (Applications > Utilities).<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>New Document<\/strong>, then select <strong>Quick Action<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/automator-quick-action.jpg?2\" alt=\"Creating a Quick Action in Automator on macOS\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1684\"><\/figure>\n<li>In the right panel, set: Workflow receives: <strong>no input<\/strong>, and In: <strong>Finder<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/no-input-finder.jpg?2\" alt=\"Setting no input and Finder options in Automator\" width=\"1376\" height=\"334\"><\/figure>\n<li>Search for <strong>Run Shell Script<\/strong> on the left, and drag it into your workflow.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/run-shell-script.jpg?2\" alt=\"Adding Run Shell Script action in Automator\" width=\"1901\" height=\"1152\"><\/figure>\n<li>Replace the default text with this script:<\/li>\n<pre>current=$(defaults read com.apple.finder CreateDesktop)\r\nif [ \"$current\" = \"true\" ]; then\r\n  defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false && killall Finder\r\nelse\r\n  defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true && killall Finder\r\nfi<\/pre>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/replace-script.jpg?2\" alt=\"Replacing default script in Automator with custom script\" width=\"1389\" height=\"751\"><\/figure>\n<li>Save the Quick Action with a name like <strong>Toggle Desktop Icons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/save-quick-action.jpg?2\" alt=\"Saving Quick Action as Toggle Desktop Icons in Automator\" width=\"1371\" height=\"645\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Assign a Keyboard Shortcut<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> > <strong>Keyboard<\/strong> > <strong>Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/system-settings-keyboard-shortcuts.jpg?2\" alt=\"Navigating to keyboard shortcuts in System Settings on macOS\" width=\"1392\" height=\"1282\"><\/figure>\n<li>Select <strong>App Shortcuts<\/strong> from the left panel, then click the <strong>+<\/strong> button to add a new shortcut.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/app-shortcuts.jpg?2\" alt=\"Adding a new App Shortcut in macOS System Settings\" width=\"1411\" height=\"1319\"><\/figure>\n<li>In the <strong>Application<\/strong> dropdown, choose <strong>Finder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/choose-finder.jpg?2\" alt=\"Choosing Finder in the Application dropdown for keyboard shortcuts\" width=\"1322\" height=\"853\"><\/figure>\n<li>In the <strong>Menu Title<\/strong> field, type the exact name of your Automator Quick Action (e.g., <strong>Toggle Desktop Icons<\/strong>), then assign your desired keyboard shortcut (e.g., <span class=\"key\">Command<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D<\/span>).<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/hide-mac-desktop-icons\/toogle-desktop-icon.jpg?2\" alt=\"Assigning a keyboard shortcut to Toggle Desktop Icons in macOS\" width=\"1351\" height=\"877\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, with just a press of your custom shortcut, you can hide or show your desktop icons anytime!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Hiding your Mac\u2019s desktop icons is a simple way to keep your workspace tidy, whether for focus or presentations. You can easily toggle them on or off using System Settings, Terminal, or a custom shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, even when hidden, your icons are still accessible through <strong>Finder &gt; Desktop<\/strong>, so nothing is lost, just out of sight.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like me, your desktop can quickly become cluttered with icons, and sometimes it\u2019s nice to have a clean, distraction-free workspace. Whether you\u2019re giving a presentation or just want a minimalist look, hiding your icons makes everything feel neat and tidy. 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