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### Complete Frontmatter Example

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

A template for the required VitePress frontmatter, including SEO and social media metadata.

```md
---
title: Autohide animation time | Dock
description: Change the Dock opening and closing animation times.
head:
  - - meta
    - property: 'og:title'
      content: macOS defaults > Dock > Autohide animation time
  - - meta
    - property: 'og:description'
      content: Change the Dock opening and closing animation times.
---
```

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### Set AppleFnUsageType to 3 (Start Dictation)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/keyboard/applefnusagetype.md

Sets the Fn/🌐 key to start dictation when pressed twice. You may be asked to enable dictation first. Requires a restart to apply.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.HIToolbox AppleFnUsageType -int "3"
```

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### Print the help

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/index.md

Displays the help information for the defaults command.

```bash
defaults help
```

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### Set ShowMountedServersOnDesktop to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showmountedserversondesktop.md

Enables the display of connected servers on the desktop and restarts the Finder process to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Get macOS System Settings pane IDs

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

AppleScript to retrieve pane IDs and anchors for System Settings, useful for creating direct UI links.

```applescript
tell application "System Settings"
	set myIds to the id of every pane
	set myAnchors to anchors of current pane
end tell
```

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### Set CreateDesktop to true to show all icons

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/createdesktop.md

Shows all desktop icons by setting the `CreateDesktop` key to `true` (the default value) and restarting Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "CreateDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set LSQuarantine to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/lsquarantine.md

Enables the “Application Downloaded from Internet” popup, which is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices "LSQuarantine" -bool "true"
```

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### Set DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/timemachine/donotoffernewdisksforbackup.md

When a new disk is connected, the system does not prompt to ask if you want to use it as a backup volume.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.TimeMachine "DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup" -bool "true"
```

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### Enable scroll-to-open

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/scroll-to-open.md

Sets the scroll-to-open parameter to true and restarts the Dock to apply changes.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "scroll-to-open" -bool "true" && killall Dock
```

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### List all domains

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/index.md

Lists all available domains in the defaults system.

```bash
defaults domains
```

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### Set _FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/_fxsortfoldersfirstondesktop.md

Enables the option to keep folders on top of the desktop. Requires a Finder restart to take effect.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set Finder default view style to gallery view (glyv)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxpreferredviewstyle.md

Sets the Finder default view style to gallery view (glyv) and restarts Finder to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "glyv" && killall Finder
```

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### Set Dock icon size to 36 pixels

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/tilesize.md

Sets the Dock icon size to 36 pixels using the 'tilesize' key and restarts the Dock with killall Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "tilesize" -int "36" && killall Dock
```

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### Set to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallfiles.md

Show hidden files inside the Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/timemachine/donotoffernewdisksforbackup.md

When a new disk is connected, the system prompts to ask if you want to use it as a backup volume. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.TimeMachine "DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup" -bool "false"
```

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### Set ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showharddrivesondesktop.md

Shows hard disks on the desktop. The command writes the boolean value 'true' to the 'ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop' key and restarts Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Version Support Markdown

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

The format for listing tested macOS versions in reverse release date order.

```md
**Tested on macOS:**

- Sequoia
- Sonoma
```

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### Set static-only to false (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/static-only.md

Show apps pinned to the Dock. This is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "static-only" -bool "false" && killall Dock
```

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### Show removable media

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showremovablemediaondesktop.md

Sets the ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop preference to true, which is the default value, and restarts Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set AppleShowAllExtensions to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallextensions.md

Enables the display of all file extensions in the Finder.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "AppleShowAllExtensions" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set IconType to 5 (CPU usage meter)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/icontype.md

Displays the current CPU usage as a vertical meter.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "IconType" -int "5" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

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### Reset _FXSortFoldersFirst to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxsortfoldersfirst.md

Deletes the `_FXSortFoldersFirst` setting, reverting to the system default. Restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirst" && killall Finder
```

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### Set FirstClickThreshold to 2 (Firm)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/trackpad/firstclickthreshold.md

Sets the trackpad click weight to Firm.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad "FirstClickThreshold" -int "2"
```

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### Set static-only to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/static-only.md

Only show active apps in the Dock. Beware this command empties your Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "static-only" -bool "true" && killall Dock
```

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### Set _FXSortFoldersFirst to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxsortfoldersfirst.md

Disables keeping folders on top, restoring the default behavior. Executes `defaults write` with the boolean value `false` and restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirst" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

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### Set _FXSortFoldersFirst to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxsortfoldersfirst.md

Keeps folders on top when sorting by name. Executes `defaults write` with the boolean value `true` and restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirst" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set ShowMountedServersOnDesktop to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showmountedserversondesktop.md

Hides connected servers from the desktop and restarts the Finder process. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

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### Set screenshot location to ~/Desktop (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/location.md

Sets the default screenshot location to `~/Desktop` and restarts the SystemUIServer to apply the change. This is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "location" -string "~/Desktop" && killall SystemUIServer
```

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### Set Help Menu position to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/devmode.md

When set to true, the Help Menu can go behind other windows.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.helpviewer "DevMode" -bool "true"
```

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### Set ShowFullURLInSmartSearchField to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/safari/showfullurlinsmartsearchfield.md

Sets the Safari preference to show the full website URL. The command writes the boolean value true and restarts Safari with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.Safari "ShowFullURLInSmartSearchField" -bool "true" && killall Safari
```

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### Set to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items.md

Enables spring loading for Dock items. The command writes the boolean true to the 'enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items' key and restarts the Dock with killall Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items" -bool "true" && killall Dock
```

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### Set Dock minimize animation to genie (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/mineffect.md

Sets the Dock minimize animation to `genie` (the default value) using `defaults write` and restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`. Requires `com.apple.dock autohide` to be set to `true`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "mineffect" -string "genie" && killall Dock
```

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### Set IconType to 3 (Disk usage)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/icontype.md

Displays disk usage as two mirrored line graphs, with blue representing read traffic and red representing write traffic.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "IconType" -int "3" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

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### Set screenshot location to ~/Pictures/Screenshots (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/simulator/screenshotsavelocation.md

Sets the Simulator screenshot save location to the default value '~/Pictures/Screenshots'. The folder must exist in the filesystem.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.iphonesimulator "ScreenShotSaveLocation" -string "~/Pictures/Screenshots"
```

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### Reset `_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing` to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxenablecolumnautosizing.md

Deletes the preference key, restoring the default value (false). Restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing" && killall Finder
```

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### Set showWindowTitlebarIcons to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showwindowtitlebaricons.md

Shows the folder icon in the title bar. Requires full disk access for the terminal. The command writes the boolean true and restarts Finder with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess "showWindowTitlebarIcons" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set show-recents to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/show-recents.md

Enables the display of recent applications in the Dock. Requires restarting the Dock process to take effect.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "show-recents" -bool "true" && killall Dock
```

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### Set SmartQuotes to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/textedit/smartquotes.md

Enables the conversion of quotation marks to opening/closing variants. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.TextEdit "SmartQuotes" -bool "true" && killall TextEdit
```

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### Set IconType to 6 (CPU usage history)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/icontype.md

Displays CPU usage history. Shows one graph per thread for 4 threads or less, or a single bar graph for total usage if more than 4 threads are present.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "IconType" -int "6" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

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### Set ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop to true (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showexternalharddrivesondesktop.md

Shows external disks on the desktop, which is the default value. Uses the command: defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set Help Menu position to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/devmode.md

By default, the Help Menu is always-on-top. Use this command to set the 'DevMode' key to false.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.helpviewer "DevMode" -bool "false"
```

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### Reset _FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/_fxsortfoldersfirstondesktop.md

Removes the custom preference key to revert to the system default. Requires a Finder restart to take effect.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" && killall Finder
```

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### Set screenshot location to ~/Pictures

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/location.md

Sets the default screenshot location to `~/Pictures` and restarts the SystemUIServer to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "location" -string "~/Pictures" && killall SystemUIServer
```

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### Reset ShowMountedServersOnDesktop to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showmountedserversondesktop.md

Removes the custom setting for ShowMountedServersOnDesktop and restarts the Finder process to revert to the system default.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" && killall Finder
```

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### Set ShowPathbar to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showpathbar.md

Shows the path bar in Finder windows. Requires restarting Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowPathbar" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set expose-group-apps to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mission-control/expose-group-apps.md

Groups windows by application in Mission Control. Requires restarting the Dock with killall Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "expose-group-apps" -bool "true" && killall Dock
```

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### Set FirstClickThreshold to 0 (Light)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/trackpad/firstclickthreshold.md

Sets the trackpad click weight to Light.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad "FirstClickThreshold" -int "0"
```

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### Set IconType to 2 (Network usage)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/icontype.md

Displays network usage as two mirrored line graphs, with blue representing downstream and red representing upstream traffic.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "IconType" -int "2" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

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### Command Requirements Markdown

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

The format for listing prerequisites for a command.

```md
## Requirements

- [`com.apple.dock autohide`](/dock/autohide.md#set-to-true) must be set to `true`
```

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### Set screenshot location to ~/Pictures/Simulator Screenshots

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/simulator/screenshotsavelocation.md

Sets the Simulator screenshot save location to '~/Pictures/Simulator Screenshots'. The folder must exist in the filesystem.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.iphonesimulator "ScreenShotSaveLocation" -string "~/Pictures/Simulator Screenshots"
```

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### Set RichText to true (enable rich text)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/textedit/richtext.md

Sets the TextEdit `RichText` preference to `true`, enabling rich text as the default document format. This is the default value. The command also restarts TextEdit with `killall` to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.TextEdit "RichText" -bool "true" && killall TextEdit
```

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### Set screenshot format to jpg

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/type.md

Sets the screenshot format to jpg. The generated image is a jpg.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "type" -string "jpg"
```

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### Set LSQuarantine to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/lsquarantine.md

Disables the “Application Downloaded from Internet” popup.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices "LSQuarantine" -bool "false"
```

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### Reset ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showharddrivesondesktop.md

Deletes the 'ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop' key, restoring the default value (false). Restarts Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop" && killall Finder
```

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### Enable mouse acceleration (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mouse/linear.md

Sets 'com.apple.mouse.linear' to false to re-enable mouse acceleration, which is the default. Preferable when desk space is limited. Requires a restart to take effect.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.mouse.linear -bool "false"
```

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### Set Finder default view style to list view (Nlsv)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxpreferredviewstyle.md

Sets the Finder default view style to list view (Nlsv) and restarts Finder to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "Nlsv" && killall Finder
```

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### Reset Help Menu position to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/devmode.md

Deletes the 'DevMode' key to reset to the default value.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.helpviewer "DevMode"
```

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### Set Dock minimize animation to scale

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/mineffect.md

Sets the Dock minimize animation to `scale` using `defaults write` and restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`. Requires `com.apple.dock autohide` to be set to `true`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "mineffect" -string "scale" && killall Dock
```

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### Reset FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxenableextensionchangewarning.md

Removes the custom configuration for the file extension change warning, reverting it to the system default.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning" && killall Finder
```

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### Reset CreateDesktop to default value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/createdesktop.md

Deletes the `CreateDesktop` key to reset it to the default value and restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "CreateDesktop" && killall Finder
```

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### Set Dock icon size to 48 pixels (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/tilesize.md

Sets the Dock icon size to 48 pixels, which is the default value, using the 'tilesize' key and restarts the Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "tilesize" -int "48" && killall Dock
```

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### Set FXDefaultSearchScope to SCev

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxdefaultsearchscope.md

Configures Finder to search this Mac by default, which is the system default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCev" && killall Finder
```

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### Read current ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showharddrivesondesktop.md

Reads the current value of the 'ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop' key from the com.apple.finder domain.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop"
```

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### Set FXDefaultSearchScope to SCcf

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxdefaultsearchscope.md

Configures Finder to search the current folder by default.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCcf" && killall Finder
```

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### Reset showWindowTitlebarIcons to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showwindowtitlebaricons.md

Deletes the showWindowTitlebarIcons key, restoring the default behavior. Restarts Finder with killall.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.universalaccess "showWindowTitlebarIcons" && killall Finder
```

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### Set FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxenableextensionchangewarning.md

Enables the warning when changing a file extension in Finder, which is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Set ShowStatusBar to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showstatusbar.md

Enables the status bar in Finder windows. Requires restarting Finder to apply changes.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowStatusBar" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

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### Command Parameter Type Markdown

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

The format for documenting the parameter type and accepted values.

```md
**Parameter type**: int
**Accepted parameter values**:

- 0
- 2
- 3
```

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### Set screenshot format to png (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/type.md

Sets the screenshot format to png, which is the default value. The generated image is a png.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "type" -string "png"
```

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### Set showWindowTitlebarIcons to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showwindowtitlebaricons.md

Hides the folder icon from the title bar. This is the default value. Requires full disk access. The command writes the boolean false and restarts Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.universalaccess "showWindowTitlebarIcons" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

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### Set Finder default view style to column view (clmv)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxpreferredviewstyle.md

Sets the Finder default view style to column view (clmv) and restarts Finder to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "clmv" && killall Finder
```

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### Set show-thumbnail to true (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/show-thumbnail.md

Displays the thumbnail after taking a screenshot. This is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "show-thumbnail" -bool "true"
```

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### Set autohide-delay to 0.2 (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/autohide-delay.md

Sets the Dock opening delay to 0.2 seconds, the default value. Requires `com.apple.dock autohide` to be set to `true`. Restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`.

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

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### Read current Help Menu position value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/devmode.md

Reads the current value of the 'DevMode' key.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.helpviewer "DevMode"
```

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### Set ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showharddrivesondesktop.md

Hides hard disks on the desktop. This is the default value. The command writes the boolean value 'false' to the 'ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop' key and restarts Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Read current _FXSortFoldersFirst value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxsortfoldersfirst.md

Displays the current value of the `_FXSortFoldersFirst` setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirst"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset ShowStatusBar to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showstatusbar.md

Removes the custom ShowStatusBar setting and restarts Finder to restore the system default.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowStatusBar" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set FXDefaultSearchScope to SCsp

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxdefaultsearchscope.md

Configures Finder to use the previous search scope.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCsp" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set CreateDesktop to false to hide all icons

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/createdesktop.md

Hides all desktop icons by setting the `CreateDesktop` key to `false` and restarting Finder with `killall Finder`. Tested on macOS Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, and Big Sur.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "CreateDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Activate Apple Intelligence

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/apple-intelligence.md

Sets the Apple Intelligence opt-in status to true, which is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.CloudSubscriptionFeatures.optIn "545129924" -bool "true"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current Dock icon size

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/tilesize.md

Reads the current value of the 'tilesize' key from the Dock preferences.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dock "tilesize"
```

--------------------------------

### Read ShowBuildOperationDuration value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/xcode/showbuildoperationduration.md

Reads the current value of the ShowBuildOperationDuration preference.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dt.Xcode "ShowBuildOperationDuration"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current _FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/_fxsortfoldersfirstondesktop.md

Displays the current boolean value set for the folder sorting preference.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current LSQuarantine value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/lsquarantine.md

Displays the current configuration value for the LSQuarantine parameter.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.LaunchServices "LSQuarantine"
```

--------------------------------

### Set _FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/_fxsortfoldersfirstondesktop.md

Disables the option to keep folders on top of the desktop, restoring the default behavior. Requires a Finder restart to take effect.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXSortFoldersFirstOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set FirstClickThreshold to 1 (Medium)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/trackpad/firstclickthreshold.md

Sets the trackpad click weight to Medium, which is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad "FirstClickThreshold" -int "1"
```

--------------------------------

### Set AppleKeyboardUIMode to Enabled

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/keyboard/applekeyboarduimode.md

Sets the AppleKeyboardUIMode to 2, enabling keyboard navigation.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleKeyboardUIMode -int "2"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current showWindowTitlebarIcons value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showwindowtitlebaricons.md

Reads the current value of the showWindowTitlebarIcons key. No output is shown in the source.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.universalaccess "showWindowTitlebarIcons"
```

--------------------------------

### Page Description Markdown

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

The format for the descriptive text of the command, including optional restart warnings.

```md
Describe what the command is doing.

Please add some context if it is helpful.

Specify if the command cannot be activated directly:

> ⚠️ A restart of your Mac is required to apply these changes.
```

--------------------------------

### Set NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindows to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/nsquitalwayskeepwindows.md

Enables the restoration of open documents and windows when an application is re-opened. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSQuitAlwaysKeepsWindows" -bool "true"
```

--------------------------------

### Set NSDocumentSaveNewDocumentsToCloud to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/nsdocumentsavenewdocumentstocloud.md

Sets the default save location to the home directory.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSDocumentSaveNewDocumentsToCloud" -bool "false"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current SmartQuotes value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/textedit/smartquotes.md

Retrieves the current configuration value for the SmartQuotes parameter in TextEdit.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.TextEdit "SmartQuotes"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current scroll-to-open value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/scroll-to-open.md

Displays the current configuration value for the scroll-to-open setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dock "scroll-to-open"
```

--------------------------------

### Set FinderSpawnTab to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/finderspawntab.md

Sets the default behavior to open folders in a new tab. Requires restarting Finder to apply changes.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FinderSpawnTab" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set to false (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallfiles.md

Do not show hidden files inside the Finder. This is the default value.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Reset ShowPathbar to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/showpathbar.md

Deletes the ShowPathbar setting, restoring the default value. Requires restarting Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowPathbar" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set FXRemoveOldTrashItems to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxremoveoldtrashitems.md

Automatically empty bin after 30 days. Uses the defaults write command with the -bool flag and restarts Finder with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set `_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing` to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxenablecolumnautosizing.md

Enables automatic column resizing in Finder column view. The command writes the boolean value `true` to the preference key and restarts Finder with `killall Finder`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set Finder QuitMenuItem to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/quitmenuitem.md

Displays the Finder 'Quit' option. The command writes the boolean true to the QuitMenuItem key and restarts the Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "QuitMenuItem" -bool "true" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set sidebar icon size to 1 (small)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/nstableviewdefaultsizemode.md

Sets NSTableViewDefaultSizeMode to 1 for small sidebar icons and restarts Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSTableViewDefaultSizeMode" -int "1" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set ShowFullURLInSmartSearchField to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/safari/showfullurlinsmartsearchfield.md

Sets the Safari preference to not show the full website URL. This is the default value. The command writes the boolean value false and restarts Safari with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.Safari "ShowFullURLInSmartSearchField" -bool "false" && killall Safari
```

--------------------------------

### Set Dock minimize animation to suck (secret value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/mineffect.md

Sets the Dock minimize animation to `suck`, a secret value not available in System Preferences. Uses `defaults write` and restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`. Requires `com.apple.dock autohide` to be set to `true`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "mineffect" -string "suck" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Read current FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxenableextensionchangewarning.md

Retrieves the current configuration value for the file extension change warning.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/timemachine/donotoffernewdisksforbackup.md

Deletes the 'DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup' key, restoring the default behavior.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.TimeMachine "DoNotOfferNewDisksForBackup"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset to default value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showremovablemediaondesktop.md

Removes the ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop preference from the com.apple.finder domain and restarts Finder.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowRemovableMediaOnDesktop" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Read current CreateDesktop value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/createdesktop.md

Reads the current value of the `CreateDesktop` key from the `com.apple.finder` domain.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "CreateDesktop"
```

--------------------------------

### Set Dock position to bottom (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/orientation.md

Sets the Dock orientation to bottom (the default value) using the defaults command and restarts the Dock to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "orientation" -string "bottom" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Reset Dock minimize animation to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/mineffect.md

Deletes the `mineffect` key to reset the Dock minimize animation to its default value, then restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.dock "mineffect" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Set FocusFollowsMouse to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mouse/focusfollowsmouse.md

Sets the 'FocusFollowsMouse' default to false, restoring the default behavior where you must click or press cmd + ` to switch between Terminal windows. Kills Terminal to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.Terminal "FocusFollowsMouse" -bool "false" && killall Terminal
```

--------------------------------

### Set AppleFnUsageType to 1 (Change input source)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/keyboard/applefnusagetype.md

Sets the Fn/🌐 key to switch between keyboard layouts (input sources). Requires a restart to apply.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.HIToolbox AppleFnUsageType -int "1"
```

--------------------------------

### Set IconType to 0 (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/icontype.md

Sets the Dock icon to display the standard application icon.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "IconType" -int "0" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

--------------------------------

### Set FXRemoveOldTrashItems to false (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxremoveoldtrashitems.md

Keep bin as is. This is the default value. Uses the defaults write command with the -bool flag and restarts Finder with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXRemoveOldTrashItems" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set ShowBuildOperationDuration to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/xcode/showbuildoperationduration.md

Sets the ShowBuildOperationDuration preference to true to display build durations in Xcode's toolbar. Requires restarting Xcode via killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode "ShowBuildOperationDuration" -bool "true" && killall Xcode
```

--------------------------------

### Read current show-thumbnail value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/show-thumbnail.md

Reads the current value of the show-thumbnail setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.screencapture "show-thumbnail"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset Dock icon size to default value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/tilesize.md

Deletes the 'tilesize' key to reset the Dock icon size to its default value and restarts the Dock.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.dock "tilesize" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Reset SmartQuotes to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/textedit/smartquotes.md

Removes the custom setting for SmartQuotes, reverting TextEdit to its default behavior.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.TextEdit "SmartQuotes" && killall TextEdit
```

--------------------------------

### Set FinderSpawnTab to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/finderspawntab.md

Sets the behavior to open folders in a new window. Requires restarting Finder to apply changes.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FinderSpawnTab" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop to false (hide)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showexternalharddrivesondesktop.md

Hides external disks on the desktop. Uses the command: defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set expose-group-apps to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mission-control/expose-group-apps.md

Disables grouping windows by application, which is the default behavior. Requires restarting the Dock with killall Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "expose-group-apps" -bool "false" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Read current include-date value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/include-date.md

Outputs the current value of the `include-date` key, useful for checking the current configuration.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.screencapture "include-date"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current ShowMountedServersOnDesktop value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/desktop/showmountedserversondesktop.md

Displays the current boolean value configured for the ShowMountedServersOnDesktop setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop"
```

--------------------------------

### Set `_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing` to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/_fxenablecolumnautosizing.md

Disables automatic column resizing, using fixed column widths. This is the default behavior. The command writes `false` and restarts Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "_FXEnableColumnAutoSizing" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Reset FinderSpawnTab to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/finderspawntab.md

Removes the custom FinderSpawnTab setting and restarts Finder to restore the system default.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "FinderSpawnTab" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### List all entries containing word

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/index.md

Searches for all entries that contain the specified word.

```bash
defaults find ${word}
```

--------------------------------

### Set sidebar icon size to 2 (medium, default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/nstableviewdefaultsizemode.md

Sets NSTableViewDefaultSizeMode to 2 for medium sidebar icons (the default value) and restarts Finder.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "NSTableViewDefaultSizeMode" -int "2" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set disable-shadow to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/disable-shadow.md

Adds a shadow to screenshots. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow" -bool "false"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current screenshot format

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/type.md

Reads the current value of the screenshot format setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.screencapture "type"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset Finder QuitMenuItem to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/quitmenuitem.md

Deletes the QuitMenuItem key to reset it to the default value and restarts the Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "QuitMenuItem" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Read Command Type CLI

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/contributing.md

Use this command to determine the parameter type of a specific defaults key.

```bash
defaults read-type ${domain} ${key}
```

--------------------------------

### Reset show-thumbnail to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/show-thumbnail.md

Deletes the show-thumbnail setting, reverting to the default behavior.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.screencapture "show-thumbnail"
```

--------------------------------

### Set to false (default value)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items.md

Disables spring loading for Dock items. This is the default value. The command writes the boolean false to the 'enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items' key and restarts the Dock with killall Dock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.dock "enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items" -bool "false" && killall Dock
```

--------------------------------

### Read current FinderSpawnTab value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/finderspawntab.md

Displays the current configuration value for the FinderSpawnTab parameter.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "FinderSpawnTab"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset LSQuarantine to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/lsquarantine.md

Removes the custom LSQuarantine setting, reverting it to the system default.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.LaunchServices "LSQuarantine"
```

--------------------------------

### Set Finder default view style to icon view (icnv)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxpreferredviewstyle.md

Sets the Finder default view style to icon view (icnv), which is the default value, and restarts Finder to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXPreferredViewStyle" -string "icnv" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set disable-shadow to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/disable-shadow.md

Removes the default shadow from screenshots.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "disable-shadow" -bool "true"
```

--------------------------------

### Reset autohide-delay to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/autohide-delay.md

Deletes the `autohide-delay` preference, resetting it to the default value. Restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`.

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

--------------------------------

### Enable automatic period substitution with defaults write

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/keyboard/applekeyboardaddperiodwithdoublespace.md

Enables the automatic period substitution so that pressing space twice inserts a period and a space. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSAutomaticPeriodSubstitutionEnabled -bool true
```

--------------------------------

### Set userWantsPlaybackNotifications to true (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/userwantsplaybacknotifications.md

Enables playback notifications in the Music app. This is the default value. The command writes the boolean true to the 'userWantsPlaybackNotifications' key and restarts the Music app with killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.Music "userWantsPlaybackNotifications" -bool "true" && killall Music
```

--------------------------------

### Read current value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/misc/enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items.md

Reads the current value of the 'enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items' key from the com.apple.dock domain.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dock "enable-spring-load-actions-on-all-items"
```

--------------------------------

### Set FocusFollowsMouse to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mouse/focusfollowsmouse.md

Sets the 'FocusFollowsMouse' default to true, so focus follows the mouse cursor to any Terminal window. Kills Terminal to apply the change.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.Terminal "FocusFollowsMouse" -bool "true" && killall Terminal
```

--------------------------------

### Set Finder QuitMenuItem to false (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/quitmenuitem.md

Hides the Finder 'Quit' option. This is the default value. The command writes the boolean false to the QuitMenuItem key and restarts the Finder with killall Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "QuitMenuItem" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set mouse scaling to default value (1.0)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mouse/scaling.md

Sets the mouse movement scale factor to `1` (default). Requires a restart to take effect. Parameter type is float.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.mouse.scaling -float "1"
```

--------------------------------

### Set FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxenableextensionchangewarning.md

Disables the warning when changing a file extension in Finder.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Set to false: separate spaces per display (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mission-control/spans-displays.md

Sets the 'spans-displays' preference to 'false' (the default) so that each display has its own separate Spaces. This command restarts the SystemUIServer, but a logout is still required.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.spaces "spans-displays" -bool "false" && killall SystemUIServer
```

--------------------------------

### Read current AppleShowAllExtensions value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallextensions.md

Retrieves the current configuration value for AppleShowAllExtensions.

```bash
defaults read NSGlobalDomain "AppleShowAllExtensions"
```

--------------------------------

### Set UpdatePeriod to 5 seconds (default)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/activity-monitor/updateperiod.md

Sets the Activity Monitor update frequency to 5 seconds (normally), which is the default value. The command also restarts Activity Monitor using killall.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod" -int "5" && killall Activity\ Monitor
```

--------------------------------

### Set DateFormat to EEE HH:mm:ss

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/menubar/dateformat.md

Sets the digital clock format to display the day of the week and 24-hour time with seconds.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.menuextra.clock "DateFormat" -string "\"EEE HH:mm:ss\""
```

--------------------------------

### Read current expose-group-apps value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/mission-control/expose-group-apps.md

Reads the current value of the expose-group-apps preference from com.apple.dock.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dock "expose-group-apps"
```

--------------------------------

### Read current Dock orientation value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/orientation.md

Reads the current value of the Dock orientation setting.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.dock "orientation"
```

--------------------------------

### Set AppleShowAllExtensions to false

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallextensions.md

Disables the display of all file extensions in the Finder. This is the default behavior.

```bash
defaults write NSGlobalDomain "AppleShowAllExtensions" -bool "false" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Reset to default value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/appleshowallfiles.md

Deletes the setting to reset it to the default value.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" && killall Finder
```

--------------------------------

### Read current FXDefaultSearchScope value

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/finder/fxdefaultsearchscope.md

Displays the currently configured search scope value for Finder.

```bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope"
```

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### Set AppleFnUsageType to 0 (Do Nothing)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/keyboard/applefnusagetype.md

Sets the Fn/🌐 key to do nothing. This is the default behavior. Requires a restart to apply.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.HIToolbox AppleFnUsageType -int "0"
```

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### Set TrackpadThreeFingerDrag to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/trackpad/trackpadthreefingerdrag.md

Use this command to enable three finger drag. The setting is set to true, which conflicts with Dragging and DragLock.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.AppleMultitouchTrackpad "TrackpadThreeFingerDrag" -bool "true"
```

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### Set autohide-delay to 0 (remove delay)

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/autohide-delay.md

Removes the autohide delay, making the Dock appear instantly. Requires `com.apple.dock autohide` to be set to `true`. Restarts the Dock with `killall Dock`.

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

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### Set include-date to true

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/screenshots/include-date.md

Sets the default value `true`, enabling the date and time to be appended to screenshot filenames, resulting in filenames like `Screenshot 2020-01-09 at 13.27.20.png`.

```bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "include-date" -bool "true"
```

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### Reset show-recents to default

Source: https://github.com/yannbertrand/macos-defaults/blob/main/docs/dock/show-recents.md

Removes the custom show-recents setting, reverting to the system default. Requires restarting the Dock process.

```bash
defaults delete com.apple.dock "show-recents" && killall Dock
```
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