SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Remove an app
Uninstall an app you no longer use.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 6
Quit the app
Close the app you want to remove before continuing.
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STEP 1
Quit the app
Close the app you want to remove before continuing.
STEP 2
Open Finder
Click the Finder icon (the blue and white face) at the left end of the Dock.
STEP 3
Click Applications
In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
STEP 4
Find the app
Scroll through the list until you see the app you want to remove.
STEP 5
Check for an uninstaller
If the app has an Uninstall or Uninstaller tool, use that and follow its instructions. Otherwise, move the app to the Bin.
Removing an app does not cancel a subscription. You may still need the app to open files you created with it.
STEP 6
Review before emptying the Bin
Open the Bin and check everything inside. Only empty it when you are sure you want to permanently remove those items.
Some Apple apps required by macOS cannot be removed.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.