How To Delete Widgets on Mac

Newer Mac and macOS users might be wondering how to get rid of any widgets that they don't like or need particularly. Fortunately, the process of removing widgets is neither too time-consuming nor complicated especially. Simply, follow the steps outlined below to accomplish this task. 

1. Hover your cursor on the Dock usually located at the bottom of the screen.
2. Select 'Applications.
3. Select 'Dashboard.'
4. Locate the '+' icon in the lower-left corner of the screen and click on it.
5. Find the widget you want to remove. Click on it and hold the mouse button. 
6. Now, click on the 'x' located at the top-left of the widget's icon.
7. Confirm your decision to remove the widget by clicking the 'Delete' button. 

To return to your normal screen, click in the background of the widget list. This will move you back to the Dashboard. All that is left then is to click on the arrow icon located in the lower-right corner to exit Dashboard.