How to Remove an Item from the Finder Sidebar on a Mac

This updated guide examines How to Remove an Item from the Finder Sidebar on a Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 3:

By Dragging (macOS Sierra)

1. Click and hold on the item you want to remove from the sidebar.
2. Drag the item away from the sidebar until you see a small X.
3. Let go of the mouse or trackpad. The item will now be removed from your Finder sidebar.

Method 2of 3:

By Dragging (Mac OS X Lion)

1. Press and hold?Command.
2. Click and drag the sidebar item you want to remove away from the sidebar area.
3. Let go of your mouse or trackpad while still holding?Command. The item should disappear into a puff of smoke.

Method 3of 3:

By Right-Clicking

1. Right-click the icon you want to remove.
   • If you're on a mouse with right-clicking disabled, pressControlas you click.
   • If you're using a trackpad with multi-touch gestures, tap the trackpad with two fingers.
2. SelectRemove from Sidebar.