Command-line Options - [Command-line Options]
Command-line Options The general usage of the application in the command-line is: xfdesktop [OPTIONS...] xfdesktop“xfdesktop” Here is a summary of all the options, grouped by type. Detailed...
View ArticleAdvanced - [Hidden ''xfconf'' Options]
Advanced Hidden Options There are a number of hidden options that cannot be set by the Xfce Settings Manager; these require use of a text editor. List of icon view appearance settings xfdesktop The...
View ArticleDesktop Manager - [Bugs]
Desktop Manager The Desktop Manager manages the desktop of Xfce. It is responsible for setting a background image / color and drawing icons on the desktop. It can bring up an applications menu and a...
View ArticleReporting Bugs - [Reporting Bugs]
Reporting Bugs If you encounter a bug in xfdesktop, please submit a bug report to the Xfce Bugzilla. Please note that to do this you will need to have / create an account on Bugzilla. Click here for a...
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Desktop Item Editor - [Usage]
Desktop Item Editor exo-desktop-item-edit allows a user to easily create and modify application launchers, or .desktop files in a GUI. To create a new launcher, in a terminal type:...
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Preferred Applications - [exo-open]
Preferred Applications As of Xfce 4.3, the Preferred Applications framework can be used to easily manage default applications used for various services. This includes selecting the default application...
View ArticleGetting Started
Getting Started The panel will usually be started automatically as part of your Xfce session when you start the Xfce Desktop Environment. To manually start the panel, you can run xfce4-panel in a...
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Add New Items - [Adding Panel Plugins]
Add New Items The Add New Items window allows you easily add new plugins onto your panel. It can be accessed by right-clicking on the desired panel and selecting Panel -> Add New Items.... Adding...
View ArticleXfce Panel - [Panel]
Xfce Panel The Xfce Panel is part of the Xfce Desktop Environment and features application launchers, panel menus, a workspace switcher and more. Many aspects of the panel can be configured through the...
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Preferences - [Items]
Preferences The Panel Preferences window gives you the ability to customize your panel. You can change the size, appearance and orientation of your panels, as well as add add or remove panels on your...
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