Changing the icon of a folder

[iMacZealot]

So, I got my mom to switch, but she has some problems, so I'm compiling some SOS documents to help her with difficult tasks (or at least in her mind). I want to put them all into a folder in her Dock, but I want it to be a different color, preferrably red, than the one already in it. Is there any way I can do this?

(BTW, this is Panther.)

 

[bartelby]

So, I got my mom to switch, but she has some problems, so I'm compiling some SOS documents to help her with difficult tasks (or at least in her mind). I want to put them all into a folder in her Dock, but I want it to be a different color, preferrably red, than the one already in it. Is there any way I can do this?

(BTW, this is Panther.)

Does changing the label colour not change the icon colour anymore?
It did in OS 9. Did OS X lose that ability?

 

[EricNau]

Never tried it on Panther, but...

Select the folder and get info (Cmd+i). Now, select the new icon and copy it (Cmd+c). Finally, go over to the original folder's info, and select the icon in the upper-left corner. Now paste (Cmd+v).

You can get plenty of icons here: http://interfacelift.com/icons-mac/

 

[iMacZealot]

Does changing the label colour not change the icon colour anymore?
It did in OS 9. Did OS X lose that ability?

Yes, sadly. You can add a color label, but the folder's icon still stays blue.

 

[bartelby]

Yes, sadly. You can add a color label, but the folder's icon still stays blue.

That's a pain.
Looks like EricNau's suggestion then.

 

[iMacZealot]

Never tried it on Panther, but...

Select the folder and get info (Cmd+i). Now, select the new icon and copy it (Cmd+c). Finally, go over to the original folder's info, and select the icon in the upper-left corner. Now paste (Cmd+v).

You can get plenty of icons here: http://interfacelift.com/icons-mac/

Thank you! You wouldn't happen to know where the folder icon in the Library is, or the same one, only red, would you?

 

[EricNau]

Thank you! You wouldn't happen to know where the folder icon in the Library is, or the same one, only red, would you?

No, I don't. ...But you might want to look through their selection - you might find something even more fun!

 

[iMacZealot]

No, I don't. ...But you might want to look through their selection - you might find something even more fun!

I found just what I wanted -- thanks!

 

[Father Jack]

Sorry, it works with the dock as well.

FJ

 

[EricNau]

Can you change the original program icon's in the dock?
The new Photoshop CS3 icon is crap

FJ

If you change the app's icon it will (should*) change in the dock next time you launch the app.

* - In some cases you may need to "poof" the icon out of the dock and re-insert it for changes to take effect.

 

[Father Jack]

If you change the app's icon it will (should*) change in the dock next time you launch the app.

* - In some cases you may need to "poof" the icon out of the dock and re-insert it for changes to take effect.

I thought it wasn't going to work but discovered that i needed to drag the original icon off the dock and then drag the new one onto the dock.
Thanks this is a very useful tip

FJ