One long awaited feature that was recently released as part of Ubuntu 16.04 is the ability to dock ot move the Unity Launcher to the bottom of your screen.
In previous version of Ubuntu, the launcher was installed at the left side of your screen with no easy way to move it around.. now with the released of Ubuntu 16.04 “Xenial Xerus” , one can change its location easily..
This brief tutorial is going to show you to do that with few commands.
Before we continue, lets make one this clear… with the new Unity 7, the launcher can only be moved to the left or the bottom of your screen..
At the time of writing this post, the launcher could not be docked at the top or the right side of your screen.
Now that we’ve made one thing clear… let’s go and dock our Unity launcher at the bottom.
To do that, open your terminal or command prompt in Ubuntu... you can access it by going to Unity Dash and searching for Terminal..
When the app opens, copy and paste the commands below and press Enter to change the location of the launcher to the bottom.
gsettings set com.canonical.Unity.Launcher launcher-position Bottom
That’s it! With in a second, the launcher will be docked at the bottom of your screen..
To change it back to the original location on the left, run the commands below.
gsettings set com.canonical.Unity.Launcher launcher-position Left
Again, you can not move the launcher to the top of the right of your screen at this moment. There might be a way in the future, but not now.
That’s it and hope you enjoy it.
Thanks,
Frequently Asked Questions
How to move Unity Launcher to the bottom in Ubuntu 16.04?
To move the Unity Launcher to the bottom in Ubuntu 16.04, you can use the command 'gsettings set com.canonical.Unity.Launcher launcher-position Bottom'. This feature was introduced in Ubuntu 16.04 'Xenial Xerus'.
Can Unity Launcher be docked at the top in Ubuntu 16.04?
As of now, Unity Launcher in Ubuntu 16.04 can only be moved to the left or the bottom of the screen. It cannot be docked at the top or the right side.
How to revert Unity Launcher to its original position on the left?
To revert the Unity Launcher back to its original position on the left in Ubuntu 16.04, you can run the command 'gsettings set com.canonical.Unity.Launcher launcher-position Left'.
What is the Unity 7 Launcher in Ubuntu 16.04?
Unity 7 Launcher in Ubuntu 16.04 is a feature that allows users to customize the position of the launcher on the screen. It can be docked to the left or the bottom.
Where can I find the Terminal in Ubuntu to change Unity Launcher position?
You can find the Terminal in Ubuntu by searching for it in the Unity Dash. Open the Terminal and use the provided command to change the position of the Unity Launcher.
Is it possible to move the Unity Launcher to the right side in Ubuntu 16.04?
Currently, there is no option to dock the Unity Launcher to the right side of the screen in Ubuntu 16.04. It can only be placed on the left or the bottom.
What are the limitations of moving Unity Launcher in Ubuntu 16.04?
In Ubuntu 16.04, the limitations of moving the Unity Launcher include not being able to place it at the top or the right side of the screen. The launcher can only be positioned on the left or the bottom.
Can Unity Launcher position be customized in Ubuntu 16.04?
Yes, in Ubuntu 16.04, the position of the Unity Launcher can be customized to either the left or the bottom of the screen using the appropriate command.