How to temporarily make your Mac dock smaller

If there is ever a time when the Mac dock is getting in your way then this tip is going to going to help you out!

On your dock look for the vertical line separating your dock.  It is usually near your documents folder.

When you hover over it, your mouse turns into a line with arrows on each end.  You can then click in drag your mouse up or down to enlarge or shrink your dock.