Can I configure gnome to show open windows on the dock individually?
I just installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and am trying to customize the desktop. I placed the app dock on the bottom, and now I'm trying to figure out a way to switch between open windows.
Windows on dock individually/ungroup: I know that if I click on an open application's icon, I'll get a nice little pop-up/tooltip showing me all the individual instances/windows of that app. Unfortunately, that's two whole steps which feel very uncomfortable for me. I'd prefer to have each instance shown separately along with a window title (so I can tell them apart). That way, I can just click directly on the window I want.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Also, I noticed the ALT + Tab seems to switch between application "types" rather than individual windows. So I can't simply use that shortcut to switch between two open terminals, for example. I have to use the mouse every time. Is there a way to change that behavior so that it just switches between individual windows based on their order they were last in focus?
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I just installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and am trying to customize the desktop. I placed the app dock on the bottom, and now I'm trying to figure out a way to switch between open windows.
Windows on dock individually/ungroup: I know that if I click on an open application's icon, I'll get a nice little pop-up/tooltip showing me all the individual instances/windows of that app. Unfortunately, that's two whole steps which feel very uncomfortable for me. I'd prefer to have each instance shown separately along with a window title (so I can tell them apart). That way, I can just click directly on the window I want.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Also, I noticed the ALT + Tab seems to switch between application "types" rather than individual windows. So I can't simply use that shortcut to switch between two open terminals, for example. I have to use the mouse every time. Is there a way to change that behavior so that it just switches between individual windows based on their order they were last in focus?
gnome-shell
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asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
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add a comment |
I just installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and am trying to customize the desktop. I placed the app dock on the bottom, and now I'm trying to figure out a way to switch between open windows.
Windows on dock individually/ungroup: I know that if I click on an open application's icon, I'll get a nice little pop-up/tooltip showing me all the individual instances/windows of that app. Unfortunately, that's two whole steps which feel very uncomfortable for me. I'd prefer to have each instance shown separately along with a window title (so I can tell them apart). That way, I can just click directly on the window I want.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Also, I noticed the ALT + Tab seems to switch between application "types" rather than individual windows. So I can't simply use that shortcut to switch between two open terminals, for example. I have to use the mouse every time. Is there a way to change that behavior so that it just switches between individual windows based on their order they were last in focus?
gnome-shell
edited 9 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
1032
I just installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and am trying to customize the desktop. I placed the app dock on the bottom, and now I'm trying to figure out a way to switch between open windows.
Windows on dock individually/ungroup: I know that if I click on an open application's icon, I'll get a nice little pop-up/tooltip showing me all the individual instances/windows of that app. Unfortunately, that's two whole steps which feel very uncomfortable for me. I'd prefer to have each instance shown separately along with a window title (so I can tell them apart). That way, I can just click directly on the window I want.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Also, I noticed the ALT + Tab seems to switch between application "types" rather than individual windows. So I can't simply use that shortcut to switch between two open terminals, for example. I have to use the mouse every time. Is there a way to change that behavior so that it just switches between individual windows based on their order they were last in focus?
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gnome-shell
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asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
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edited 9 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
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asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
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edited 9 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
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edited 9 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
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edited 9 mins ago
Pablo Bianchi
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asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
1032
asked Jan 3 at 6:03
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1032
asked Jan 3 at 6:03
Alejandro RamalloAlejandro Ramallo
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That is how the Ubuntu Dock works by design. That is also how Alt+tab works by design. Yet, you can configure your system more to your liking.
Install some officially supported gnome-shell extensions with the terminal command
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
Install Tweaks to allow enabling/disabling extensions with the command
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Taskbar
Option 1
Open "Tweaks". On the Extensions tab, enable "Windows list". This gives you a taskbar with one button (icon and text) for each individual window. Optionally, "disable Ubuntu dock" to disable the dock.
Option 2
This is kind of an option on steroids. Install the not officially supported, though excellent extension Dash to Panel:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel
In Gnome Tweaks, turn Ubuntu Dock off, then turn Dash to panel on. The extension will merge the dock with the topbar into one bottom bar.
At first, the extension will work the 'modern' way, i.e., showing one icon for each application. The extension is extensively configurable, though. In Gnome Tweaks, click the gear icon next to the extension to access its options. On the "behavior" tab, turn "Ungroup applications" on, and tweak using the gear icon.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Alt+tab
Option 1 Leave as is, but know you can switch individual windows of an application with Alt+Key Above tab
Option 2 Activate the officially supported "Alternatetab" extension.
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
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answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
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Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
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That is how the Ubuntu Dock works by design. That is also how Alt+tab works by design. Yet, you can configure your system more to your liking.
Install some officially supported gnome-shell extensions with the terminal command
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
Install Tweaks to allow enabling/disabling extensions with the command
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Taskbar
Option 1
Open "Tweaks". On the Extensions tab, enable "Windows list". This gives you a taskbar with one button (icon and text) for each individual window. Optionally, "disable Ubuntu dock" to disable the dock.
Option 2
This is kind of an option on steroids. Install the not officially supported, though excellent extension Dash to Panel:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel
In Gnome Tweaks, turn Ubuntu Dock off, then turn Dash to panel on. The extension will merge the dock with the topbar into one bottom bar.
At first, the extension will work the 'modern' way, i.e., showing one icon for each application. The extension is extensively configurable, though. In Gnome Tweaks, click the gear icon next to the extension to access its options. On the "behavior" tab, turn "Ungroup applications" on, and tweak using the gear icon.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Alt+tab
Option 1 Leave as is, but know you can switch individual windows of an application with Alt+Key Above tab
Option 2 Activate the officially supported "Alternatetab" extension.
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
add a comment |
That is how the Ubuntu Dock works by design. That is also how Alt+tab works by design. Yet, you can configure your system more to your liking.
Install some officially supported gnome-shell extensions with the terminal command
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
Install Tweaks to allow enabling/disabling extensions with the command
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Taskbar
Option 1
Open "Tweaks". On the Extensions tab, enable "Windows list". This gives you a taskbar with one button (icon and text) for each individual window. Optionally, "disable Ubuntu dock" to disable the dock.
Option 2
This is kind of an option on steroids. Install the not officially supported, though excellent extension Dash to Panel:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel
In Gnome Tweaks, turn Ubuntu Dock off, then turn Dash to panel on. The extension will merge the dock with the topbar into one bottom bar.
At first, the extension will work the 'modern' way, i.e., showing one icon for each application. The extension is extensively configurable, though. In Gnome Tweaks, click the gear icon next to the extension to access its options. On the "behavior" tab, turn "Ungroup applications" on, and tweak using the gear icon.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Alt+tab
Option 1 Leave as is, but know you can switch individual windows of an application with Alt+Key Above tab
Option 2 Activate the officially supported "Alternatetab" extension.
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
add a comment |
That is how the Ubuntu Dock works by design. That is also how Alt+tab works by design. Yet, you can configure your system more to your liking.
Install some officially supported gnome-shell extensions with the terminal command
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
Install Tweaks to allow enabling/disabling extensions with the command
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Taskbar
Option 1
Open "Tweaks". On the Extensions tab, enable "Windows list". This gives you a taskbar with one button (icon and text) for each individual window. Optionally, "disable Ubuntu dock" to disable the dock.
Option 2
This is kind of an option on steroids. Install the not officially supported, though excellent extension Dash to Panel:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel
In Gnome Tweaks, turn Ubuntu Dock off, then turn Dash to panel on. The extension will merge the dock with the topbar into one bottom bar.
At first, the extension will work the 'modern' way, i.e., showing one icon for each application. The extension is extensively configurable, though. In Gnome Tweaks, click the gear icon next to the extension to access its options. On the "behavior" tab, turn "Ungroup applications" on, and tweak using the gear icon.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Alt+tab
Option 1 Leave as is, but know you can switch individual windows of an application with Alt+Key Above tab
Option 2 Activate the officially supported "Alternatetab" extension.
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
That is how the Ubuntu Dock works by design. That is also how Alt+tab works by design. Yet, you can configure your system more to your liking.
Install some officially supported gnome-shell extensions with the terminal command
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
Install Tweaks to allow enabling/disabling extensions with the command
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
Taskbar
Option 1
Open "Tweaks". On the Extensions tab, enable "Windows list". This gives you a taskbar with one button (icon and text) for each individual window. Optionally, "disable Ubuntu dock" to disable the dock.
Option 2
This is kind of an option on steroids. Install the not officially supported, though excellent extension Dash to Panel:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-panel
In Gnome Tweaks, turn Ubuntu Dock off, then turn Dash to panel on. The extension will merge the dock with the topbar into one bottom bar.
At first, the extension will work the 'modern' way, i.e., showing one icon for each application. The extension is extensively configurable, though. In Gnome Tweaks, click the gear icon next to the extension to access its options. On the "behavior" tab, turn "Ungroup applications" on, and tweak using the gear icon.
Windows on switcher individually/ungroup: Alt+tab
Option 1 Leave as is, but know you can switch individual windows of an application with Alt+Key Above tab
Option 2 Activate the officially supported "Alternatetab" extension.
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
edited 1 min ago
Pablo Bianchi
2,6151532
2,6151532
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
answered Jan 3 at 9:16
vanadiumvanadium
5,69111429
5,69111429
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
add a comment |
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Thanks! I couldn't get the window list extension to work, but the alternatetab works perfectly. That's enough to improve usability for me.
– Alejandro Ramallo
Jan 3 at 14:41
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
Strange, can you indicate what went wrong? Actually, Ubuntu is going to have the Alternatetab as default on Alt+tab in the upcoming version of Ubuntu (19.04), while the current default app switcher will remain on Super+tab, so they are busy meeting your concerns :-)
– vanadium
Jan 3 at 20:17
add a comment |
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