Independent taskbars per monitor [duplicate]
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Ubuntu 18.04 - get Ubuntu dock to only display the windows from the current screen (monitor)
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I am trying to configure multiple monitors on Ubuntu so that each monitor has its own taskbar, with each monitor's taskbar containing only icons for applications that are active on the monitor.
For example, I have a dual monitor setup and on monitor A I have two applications being displayed (or minimized), Firefox and xterm, and on monitor B I have three applications, Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack. Within the taskbar for monitor A I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox and xterm) and within the taskbar for monitor B I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack). There should not be a single icon for Firefox including the instances for both Firefox windows from both monitors, but instead a Firefox icon within each monitor's taskbar corresponding to the Firefox window which is open (or minimized) on that monitor.
In case it helps, the taskbar behavior I'm after is configured in Windows 10 as shown here:
How can I get similar behavior for multiple monitors on Ubuntu desktop?
I am using vanilla Ubuntu 18.04.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, I appreciate your help!
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Ubuntu 18.04 - get Ubuntu dock to only display the windows from the current screen (monitor)
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I am trying to configure multiple monitors on Ubuntu so that each monitor has its own taskbar, with each monitor's taskbar containing only icons for applications that are active on the monitor.
For example, I have a dual monitor setup and on monitor A I have two applications being displayed (or minimized), Firefox and xterm, and on monitor B I have three applications, Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack. Within the taskbar for monitor A I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox and xterm) and within the taskbar for monitor B I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack). There should not be a single icon for Firefox including the instances for both Firefox windows from both monitors, but instead a Firefox icon within each monitor's taskbar corresponding to the Firefox window which is open (or minimized) on that monitor.
In case it helps, the taskbar behavior I'm after is configured in Windows 10 as shown here:
How can I get similar behavior for multiple monitors on Ubuntu desktop?
I am using vanilla Ubuntu 18.04.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, I appreciate your help!
multiple-monitors display gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
edited 2 days ago
pomsky
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asked Mar 8 at 21:27
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marked as duplicate by pomsky, Videonauth, Zanna, Kulfy, karel yesterday
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Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago
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This question already has an answer here:
Ubuntu 18.04 - get Ubuntu dock to only display the windows from the current screen (monitor)
1 answer
I am trying to configure multiple monitors on Ubuntu so that each monitor has its own taskbar, with each monitor's taskbar containing only icons for applications that are active on the monitor.
For example, I have a dual monitor setup and on monitor A I have two applications being displayed (or minimized), Firefox and xterm, and on monitor B I have three applications, Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack. Within the taskbar for monitor A I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox and xterm) and within the taskbar for monitor B I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack). There should not be a single icon for Firefox including the instances for both Firefox windows from both monitors, but instead a Firefox icon within each monitor's taskbar corresponding to the Firefox window which is open (or minimized) on that monitor.
In case it helps, the taskbar behavior I'm after is configured in Windows 10 as shown here:
How can I get similar behavior for multiple monitors on Ubuntu desktop?
I am using vanilla Ubuntu 18.04.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, I appreciate your help!
multiple-monitors display gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
edited 2 days ago
pomsky
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asked Mar 8 at 21:27
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Ubuntu 18.04 - get Ubuntu dock to only display the windows from the current screen (monitor)
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I am trying to configure multiple monitors on Ubuntu so that each monitor has its own taskbar, with each monitor's taskbar containing only icons for applications that are active on the monitor.
For example, I have a dual monitor setup and on monitor A I have two applications being displayed (or minimized), Firefox and xterm, and on monitor B I have three applications, Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack. Within the taskbar for monitor A I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox and xterm) and within the taskbar for monitor B I want to see icons for only that monitor's applications (Firefox, PyCharm, and Slack). There should not be a single icon for Firefox including the instances for both Firefox windows from both monitors, but instead a Firefox icon within each monitor's taskbar corresponding to the Firefox window which is open (or minimized) on that monitor.
In case it helps, the taskbar behavior I'm after is configured in Windows 10 as shown here:
How can I get similar behavior for multiple monitors on Ubuntu desktop?
I am using vanilla Ubuntu 18.04.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, I appreciate your help!
This question already has an answer here:
Ubuntu 18.04 - get Ubuntu dock to only display the windows from the current screen (monitor)
1 answer
multiple-monitors display gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
multiple-monitors display gnome-shell ubuntu-dock
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marked as duplicate by pomsky, Videonauth, Zanna, Kulfy, karel yesterday
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
marked as duplicate by pomsky, Videonauth, Zanna, Kulfy, karel yesterday
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago
Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago
Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago
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On Xubuntu, so using the xfce desktop, and therefore with xfce4-panel, you can have as many independent taskbars as you wish. One of the items you can add to the taskbar, is the "Window Buttons". And one of the configurations of Window Buttons, is "Show windows from all monitors". It does precisely what you want.
Check image for details: https://i.imgur.com/scgnEph.png
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
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This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
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On Xubuntu, so using the xfce desktop, and therefore with xfce4-panel, you can have as many independent taskbars as you wish. One of the items you can add to the taskbar, is the "Window Buttons". And one of the configurations of Window Buttons, is "Show windows from all monitors". It does precisely what you want.
Check image for details: https://i.imgur.com/scgnEph.png
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
add a comment |
On Xubuntu, so using the xfce desktop, and therefore with xfce4-panel, you can have as many independent taskbars as you wish. One of the items you can add to the taskbar, is the "Window Buttons". And one of the configurations of Window Buttons, is "Show windows from all monitors". It does precisely what you want.
Check image for details: https://i.imgur.com/scgnEph.png
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
add a comment |
On Xubuntu, so using the xfce desktop, and therefore with xfce4-panel, you can have as many independent taskbars as you wish. One of the items you can add to the taskbar, is the "Window Buttons". And one of the configurations of Window Buttons, is "Show windows from all monitors". It does precisely what you want.
Check image for details: https://i.imgur.com/scgnEph.png
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
On Xubuntu, so using the xfce desktop, and therefore with xfce4-panel, you can have as many independent taskbars as you wish. One of the items you can add to the taskbar, is the "Window Buttons". And one of the configurations of Window Buttons, is "Show windows from all monitors". It does precisely what you want.
Check image for details: https://i.imgur.com/scgnEph.png
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
answered Mar 8 at 21:46
PodestaPodesta
1393
1393
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
add a comment |
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
This is interesting, however, I don't use Xubuntu. Is there a way to install and use the xfce desktop in order to try this out, or am I forced to replace my Linux installation with Xubuntu? I guess I should follow the steps outlined here and see how it goes: docs.xfce.org/xfce/getting-started
– James Adams
15 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks for pointing out that this was asked and answered already, sorry I didn't find that before posting this question (I did look). After I followed that answer's prescription I had no change in the behavior of my desktop. I'm not sure if maybe there's a conflicting extension etc.in my setup, but nevertheless still no joy.
– James Adams
15 hours ago