https://docs.xfce.org/ Wed, 13 May 2026 20:54:38 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 https://docs.xfce.org/_media/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png https://docs.xfce.org/ https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/xfdesktop/4.10/advanced?rev=1425214483&do=diff 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 The colors of the icon text and the icon text background, as well as the opacity of the icon text background and icon layout can be customized by putting directives similar to the following in your ~/.gtkrc-2.0 file: anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:54:43 +0000 https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/xfdesktop/4.10/preferences?rev=1425214450&do=diff Preferences You can start the Desktop settings dialog by clicking on the button in the Settings Manager. Background Image Select the “None” option if you want xfdesktop to ignore the backdrop image and only use the selected colors. Select the “Single image anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:54:10 +0000 https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/xfdesktop/4.10/start?rev=1425214366&do=diff Desktop Manager Introduction The xfdesktop application manages the desktop backdrop. It sets a backdrop image and/or color and it can pop up an applications menu and a list of all running applications when you click on the desktop with the right or middle mouse button respectively. As of Xfce 4.4, anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:52:46 +0000 https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/xfdesktop/4.10/usage?rev=1425214417&do=diff Using xfdesktop Backdrop Xfdesktop is responsible for drawing the desktop's backdrop (sometimes called “wallpaper”) image. There are various options for setting a backdrop image. The final picture seen on the monitor is composed of a solid color or gradient, with an image or photo (with optional transparency) composited on top of the color or gradient. This allows for some interesting effects using semi-transparent images on top of various color arrangements. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:53:37 +0000