Stacking files and folders on desktop

Files and folders stacks on top of each other in the top right corner when moved or just created.


And I've tried multiple suggestions by clicking 'Snap to Grid', sorting by whatever, and going into 'Show View Options' as well. It only gets fixed momentarily and the problem comes back.


It's quite annoying to be on the Macbook Pro, when it does this all the time. And it's been several updates since it first started. And the issue hasn't been resolved yet.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 11:46 AM

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Dec 10, 2023 12:14 PM in response to TheDanishMetalhead

TheDanishMetalhead wrote:

Files and folders stacks on top of each other in the top right corner when moved or just created.

And I've tried multiple suggestions by clicking 'Snap to Grid', sorting by whatever, and going into 'Show View Options' as well. It only gets fixed momentarily and the problem comes back.

It's quite annoying to be on the Macbook Pro, when it does this all the time. And it's been several updates since it first started. And the issue hasn't been resolved yet.


There is a bug here—


Command J

slightly changing the grid spacing does seem to sort it for awhile...


Control click on the Desktop — sort by> None and any other appropriate options in an effort to resolve the issue.


To be proactive you can file a bug report /submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple




You would hope a point up date to follow the current macOS would address the issue...


The current stable release of Sonoma including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 14.1.2

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