Is there a keyboard shortcut to move the position of the Dock?

Question

Can I move the Dock using a keyboard shortcut?

If there is no default keyboard shortcut, is it possible to set this up using a program?

JavaAndCSharp · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-26 17:17:30Z

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There's no default, but you could probably use AppleScript to accomplish this. Hmm...

EDIT:

Make an AppleScript to run this shell script:

defaults write com.apple.Dock orientation -string left;killall Dock

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answered Mar 26, 2012 at 17:09

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I'm in the 'extreme idiot' category with regard to AppleScript. What would such a script look like?
– JavaAndCSharp
Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 17:10
Yep: create an AppleScript to run shell script: defaults write com.apple.Dock orientation -string left;killall Dock ...then use the Keyboard system preferences, or your favorite launcher app such as the awesome Quicksilver, to assign a keyboard shortcut.
– da4
Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 17:12
macscripter.net is a good starting point for learning AS. opening the Terminal and trying: defaults read com.apple.Dock will help you start to learn what the preferences are and how to manipulate them.
– da4
Commented Mar 26, 2012 at 17:17

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