How to Disable “Click Wallpaper to Show Desktop” in MacOS Sonoma
May 27, 2025 am 09:25 AM
MacOS Sonoma introduced a functionality on the Mac that triggers Expose when you click on the desktop. This action conceals all open windows and applications seamlessly. When you click on the desktop background, it displays the desktop by moving away all other open apps and their windows, thereby showing the desktop and its wallpaper. Some Mac users appreciate this new feature, while others are indifferent or even annoyed by it.
If you prefer not to have MacOS display the desktop when clicking on the wallpaper, you can deactivate the "click to reveal desktop" feature in macOS Sonoma.
How to Disable Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop in MacOS
To disable the "click to reveal desktop" feature in macOS:
- Navigate to the ? Apple menu and select System Settings.
- Proceed to “Desktop & Dock”.
- Find the settings section for “Desktop & Stage Manager”.
- Look for “Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop” and click the dropdown menu next to it. Select “Only in Stage Manager” to deactivate the feature (or choose “Always” to activate it).
The change takes effect immediately, allowing you to click on the desktop. If you selected “Only in Stage Manager,” windows will remain visible and the desktop won’t be revealed.
This feature is exclusive to macOS Sonoma 14.0 and later versions. If you're using an older version of MacOS, this setting won't be available.
Your preference for this feature might depend on various factors, such as whether you generally like Expose (now mostly known as Mission Control), and if you use the four-finger spread gesture on a trackpad to reveal the desktop or other Mission Control and Expose features.
Keep in mind that this doesn’t affect changing the wallpaper in macOS Sonoma; it merely hides active windows to display the desktop and its wallpaper.
How to Reactivate the Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop Feature in MacOS
If you wish to reactivate this feature, follow these steps:
- Go to the ? Apple menu and choose System Settings.
- Navigate to “Desktop & Dock”.
- Locate the settings section for “Desktop & Stage Manager”.
- Look for “Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop” and select “Always” from the dropdown menu to turn the feature back on, reverting to the default setting in macOS Sonoma.
That's it. Choose the setting you prefer, or stick with the default in MacOS.
Do you enjoy the “Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop” feature in macOS Sonoma? Did you disable it or keep it enabled? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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