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Jan 8, 2007
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Hi

I have seen people's docks with text on them instead of icons, i just wondered where you can get this dock theme or any others?
Is there any apps that will change this as well?

thanks
 
Here is the process (quoted from http://leoparddocks.com/):
How To Change Leopards Dock
  • Go to Macintosh HD > /System/Library/Core Services/
  • Right-Click on "Dock" and select "Show Package Contents"
  • Go to /Contents/Resources/
  • Backup the files you are about to replace
  • Move those same original files to the trash
  • Move the files you downloaded to that folder
  • Open Terminal and type "killall Dock" (without the quotes)
  • View your nice new dock.

You can design your own dock themes or you can download some.

To display the name of the app, you need to use a theme with "text icons".

You can find plenty of dock themes in MacThemes forum (http://macthemes2.net/forum).
This one has "text icons": http://macthemes2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16781372
 
I'm glad it helped:)
Don't hesitate to communicate if you find any other good "text" dock theme.
 
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