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Why Can't I Move My Folders On The Mac Desktop?

I can’t move any folders on my MacBook Air, they stay at the right corner. How can I fix this?

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iBoysoft author Vain Rowe

Vain Rowe

Answered on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

It sounds like you have used stacks on the desktop, which organize all folders or files in a tidy and clean way. Consequently, you cannot move the folder you created to a desired location. Once you turn the stack off, you can put the file or folder in any place on the desktop as you wish. Just right-click any blank space on the Mac desktop > uncheck Use Stacks from the dropdown menu.

 

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