What happened to my application icon/how to restore it

[steveh552]

I just realized that my applications icon on my launcher is missing and I was wondering how to restore it. Anyone able to help?

 

[chscag]

I just realized that my applications icon on my launcher is missing and I was wondering how to restore it. Anyone able to help?

Open the Finder. Right click on "Applications" in the sidebar and select "Add to Dock". You're done.

 

[steveh552]

Thanks. It not quite the solution i was seeking, it does not open the way the original does (as in the swipe pages and such) and has an ugly icon but it will have to work I guess. I appreciate you taking the time to answer.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Is it the Launchpad you're missing?

 

[steveh552]

yes
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I was able to figure it out. Thanks for those that replied.

 

[VineRider]

Was this the solution ?

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[jbarley]

and has an ugly icon but it will have to work I guess. I appreciate you taking the time to answer.

Right click on that "ugly icon" and change "Display as" to "Folder". Also my preference is to "View Content" is Grid.