How to Get Icons on a Mac Desktop to Move (4 Steps)

Right-click in an open area of the desktop or hold the 'Ctrl' key while clicking if you have a single-button mouse. Click 'Show View Options' to display the view options for the desktop.
Remove the check from the box labeled 'Keep arranged by'. This restores the ability to move icons where you would like on the Mac desktop.
Remove the check from the box labeled 'Snap to grid' if you prefer not to have the Mac automatically arrange your icons in a perfect grid.
Close the 'View Options' window to save your changes.
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