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Xfce Panel
Introduction
The Xfce panel is part of the Xfce Desktop Environment and features program launchers, panel menus, a clock, a desktop switcher and more. Many aspects of the panel can be configured through graphical dialogs, but also by GTK+ style properties and hidden Xfconf settings.
This manual should provide you with all necessary information on how to adjust the panel to your liking.
Panel
- Getting Started – Starting the Xfce Panel for the first time
- Add New Panel Items – Add new plugins to the Xfce Panel
- Customize the menu – Customize the menu entries according to your preferences
- Preferences – Configure the Xfce Panel
- Theming – Styling the Xfce Panel
Plugins
Action Buttons
Log out, lock or other system actions
Applications Menu
Show a menu containing categories of installed applications
Clock
What time is it?
Directory Menu
Show a directory tree in a menu
Launcher
Program launcher with optional menu
Notification Area
Area where notification icons appear
Separator
Adds a separator or space between panel plugins
Show Desktop
Hide all windows and show the desktop
Window Buttons
Switch between open windows using buttons
Window Menu
Switch between open windows using a menu
Workspace Switcher
Switch between virtual desktops
PulseAudio Plugin
Adjust audio volume and control media players on the Xfce desktop.
Advanced
Debugging
Debugging plugins and the panel