Double clicking folders os 10.8.6

Hi
Just got my new Imac 27, setting it up. I can't remember how to set the computer that when you double click on the top of the folder bar, it goes into the menu bar until you  click it there to come back to the desktop, I know it is something simple, but need how to do i t
thanks

I think Kappy nailed it for you.
System Preferences / Dock

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