macos-defaults/docs/dock/autohide-delay.md
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Autohide delay | Dock Change the Dock opening delay.
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Autohide delay

Change the Dock opening delay.

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Sonoma
    • Ventura
    • Monterey
    • Big Sur
    • Catalina
    • Mojave
  • Parameter type: float

Requirements

Set to 0.2 (default value)

By default, the Dock only opens if the mouse doesn't move for 0.2 seconds

defaults write com.apple.dock "autohide-delay" -float "0.2" && killall Dock

Set to 0

Remove the autohide delay, the Dock appears instantly

defaults write com.apple.dock "autohide-delay" -float "0" && killall Dock

Read current value

defaults read com.apple.dock "autohide-delay"

Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.dock "autohide-delay" && killall Dock