How can I add a startup parameter to a favorited application in Ubuntu 18.04?
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I am using Ubuntu 18.04 with the default GNOME Desktop and I want to add a startup parameter when starting an application from the launcher/dock (e.g., add UI scaling to Chrome).
In Unity, I could edit the corresponding .desktop file but I don't know how to do it in GNOME since I can't find the links in the launcher anyway. Editing the .desktop file has the desired effect when starting from the dash but not from the dock.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
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I am using Ubuntu 18.04 with the default GNOME Desktop and I want to add a startup parameter when starting an application from the launcher/dock (e.g., add UI scaling to Chrome).
In Unity, I could edit the corresponding .desktop file but I don't know how to do it in GNOME since I can't find the links in the launcher anyway. Editing the .desktop file has the desired effect when starting from the dash but not from the dock.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
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asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
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What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the.desktopfile, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?
– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07
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I am using Ubuntu 18.04 with the default GNOME Desktop and I want to add a startup parameter when starting an application from the launcher/dock (e.g., add UI scaling to Chrome).
In Unity, I could edit the corresponding .desktop file but I don't know how to do it in GNOME since I can't find the links in the launcher anyway. Editing the .desktop file has the desired effect when starting from the dash but not from the dock.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
I am using Ubuntu 18.04 with the default GNOME Desktop and I want to add a startup parameter when starting an application from the launcher/dock (e.g., add UI scaling to Chrome).
In Unity, I could edit the corresponding .desktop file but I don't know how to do it in GNOME since I can't find the links in the launcher anyway. Editing the .desktop file has the desired effect when starting from the dash but not from the dock.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
edited Dec 12 at 19:50
pomsky
28.1k1185112
28.1k1185112
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
asked Dec 12 at 19:45
Simon
284
284
What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the.desktopfile, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?
– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07
add a comment |
What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the.desktopfile, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?
– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07
What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the
.desktop file, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the
.desktop file, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07
add a comment |
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What happens if you 'Remove from Favourites' first, then make changes to the
.desktopfile, and finally 'Add to Favourites' again?– pomsky
Dec 12 at 19:51
When I remove Chrome from favorites and open it from the activities, the scaling parameter is applied. Then I add it back to the favorites, and it is no longer applied.
– Simon
Dec 12 at 20:07