Create a '.desktop' shortcut for 'Show Applications' - Ubuntu 18.04
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I need to create a '.desktop' shortcut for 'Show Applications', so that I can pin it to Plank to view all applications and search.
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I need to create a '.desktop' shortcut for 'Show Applications', so that I can pin it to Plank to view all applications and search.
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I need to create a '.desktop' shortcut for 'Show Applications', so that I can pin it to Plank to view all applications and search.
gnome-shell .desktop plank
gnome-shell .desktop plank
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First install xdotool by running the following command in Terminal
sudo apt install xdotool
The key combination Super+A shows the 'Show Applications' screen. The following command will simulate this specific combination
xdotool key super+a
So create a simple .desktop launcher and use the command above for the Exec= entry.
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First install xdotool by running the following command in Terminal
sudo apt install xdotool
The key combination Super+A shows the 'Show Applications' screen. The following command will simulate this specific combination
xdotool key super+a
So create a simple .desktop launcher and use the command above for the Exec= entry.
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First install xdotool by running the following command in Terminal
sudo apt install xdotool
The key combination Super+A shows the 'Show Applications' screen. The following command will simulate this specific combination
xdotool key super+a
So create a simple .desktop launcher and use the command above for the Exec= entry.
answered Nov 30 at 10:51
pomsky
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up vote
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First install xdotool by running the following command in Terminal
sudo apt install xdotool
The key combination Super+A shows the 'Show Applications' screen. The following command will simulate this specific combination
xdotool key super+a
So create a simple .desktop launcher and use the command above for the Exec= entry.
answered Nov 30 at 10:51
pomsky
27.6k1184111
First install xdotool by running the following command in Terminal
sudo apt install xdotool
The key combination Super+A shows the 'Show Applications' screen. The following command will simulate this specific combination
xdotool key super+a
So create a simple .desktop launcher and use the command above for the Exec= entry.
answered Nov 30 at 10:51
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answered Nov 30 at 10:51
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answered Nov 30 at 10:51
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