Here is how my launcher looks:
And here is how I want the launcher to look like:
Kindly let me know what I can do to have a launcher icon in center as shown in the figure.
asked Sep 14, 2017 at 7:48
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I assume this is on a task bar. try adding a spacer before the launcher– raverySep 14, 2017 at 7:51
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@ravery please guide me how to do that– Jaffer WilsonSep 14, 2017 at 8:01
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I don't use unity desktop but the basic steps are -- be sure your taskbars are unlocked. right click on the bar to edit it. add a spacer before the menu button. then drag them over. Note: the launcher itself may be hard to grab, click between icons or at the leading edge.– raverySep 14, 2017 at 8:09
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@ravery I could not make a right on the task bar or launcher. Hence, I won't be able to make the changes in the task bar. It 16.04. I guess there is not right click for task bar. Can you suggest me if there is any other way around?– Jaffer WilsonSep 14, 2017 at 10:23
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I do not use unity. I do not know where to unlock them,. but they should be editable– raverySep 14, 2017 at 10:24
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Try the following setting changes in dconf-editor (works on 18.04)
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock extend-height false
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock dock-position BOTTOM
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock transparency-mode FIXED
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock dash-max-icon-size 64
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock unity-backlit-items true
The property you want to modify to keep the dock only as big as its contents is the extend-height. Set it to false
Source https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-customize-dock-panel-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux
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Just for convenience: the command line could be
sudo apt-get -y install dconf-editor.– zx485Apr 27 at 16:50
To bring dock to the bottom
$ gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock dock-position BOTTOM
To bring dock to the center
$ gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock extend-height false
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Your answer does not provide any additional value compared to the most upvoted answer.– zx485Oct 1, 2021 at 22:40
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@zx485 most upvoted answer was useful but not clear to me which cmd is for what purpose, so I created another answer which is less and might be more clear to someone who is not cleared. Apr 27 at 9:56
I don't know, how to customize default Unity dock, but I think, It must be really difficult. The only tool I found is unity-tweak-tool, but it behaves very strangely and there isn't setting for icons align.
Fortunately there are many alternative docks. I can show you, how to install and customize Plank (Default dock from Elementary OS) and use it together with default Unity dock.
I tested this on Ubuntu 17.04. I hope that it will work on 16.04 as well.
1. Install
Plank is available from official repositories.
sudo apt install plank
2. Set autostart
Hit Alt + F2 and run command: gnome-session-properties. Than Add and fill inputs:
Name: what you want
Command: plank
Comment: what you want
Now close your session and login again.
3. Add Dash to Plank
Plank as default hasn't Dash launcher so you can add it if you want.
I use xdotool key super command to simulate the Super key press. Read this for more info.
sudo apt install xdotool
Plank works with .desktop files so create one. Open Gedit, insert this:
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Dash
GenericName=Open Ubuntu Dash
Exec=xdotool key super
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Icon=/usr/share/unity/icons/launcher_bfb.png
StartupNotify=false
Check if the icon exists or use your own icon.
Save as Dash.desktop to your home folder. Open nautilus (Files), find this file and in Properties/Permissions allow executing file as program.
Drag file from Nautilus and drop it to Plank dock.
4. Customize
For Plank customization hit Alt + F2 and run command: plank --preferences.
Finally, I suggest you enable auto-hiding for default Unity dock and set it to left side, because in some cases it may overlap Plank.
For ubuntu 22 I was able to move the doc to the bottom and center in 2 steps:
- Settings > Appearance > Dock > Position on screen > Bottom.
- We'll need to use terminal like the other answers, but only one command:
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock extend-height false
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2Thank you for you attempt and sharing knowledge. It was great to know this information. But my friend, the query was related to Ubuntu 16.04. There was no such Dock Panel available to me at that time. Hence, I asked this query. But your information did gave me extra. Always keep helping. Jun 4, 2022 at 7:50
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Can I suggest an alternative ? Install Cairo Dock instead
Try these commands one by one on the terminal
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
Source :
http://howtoubuntu.org/how-to-install-cairo-dock-3-in-ubuntu
Additional info :
Cairo Dock is available through Ubuntu Software Center as well.
answered Sep 14, 2017 at 7:57
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Will this not affect the Ubuntu functionality? Because adding this last time had made my ubuntu performance worst. Sep 14, 2017 at 8:02
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I have personally used it sometime back. Worked fine for me. You can remove it if it's still not working as you intended. There are a few more apps that can add Dock ( Plank, for eg.). Try a search on Google. Sep 14, 2017 at 8:04
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@user227495 Is there a repo for xenial as this is the complain I am getting testing this! Sep 14, 2017 at 8:12
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@George there is a launchpad option which you can use launchpad.net/~cairo-dock-team/+archive/ubuntu/ppa Sep 14, 2017 at 8:16
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