(12.4.1-en) Taskbar Items in IGEL OS 12
- Emese Pogany
This article shows how to configure taskbar items in IGEL OS.
Menu path: User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar Items
Taskbar clock
☑ A clock is shown in the taskbar.
Clicking the taskbar clock displays the calendar and the Timezone dropdown menu. You can use the dropdown to set the timezone the device is located in. The dropdown menu is only accessible if the System > Time and Date > Timezone systray settings parameter is enabled. For details, see (12.4.1-en) Time and Date in IGEL OS 12 .
Sorting order in window button bar
Specifies the criteria according to which the window buttons are sorted.
Possible values:
Timestamp: The window buttons are sorted in the chronological order in which the windows were opened.
Group and timestamp: The window buttons are grouped according to the type of application. If, for example, a number of setup applications are open, all associated window buttons will be arranged next to each other. Within the group, the window buttons are sorted chronologically. (Default)
Window title: The window buttons are sorted alphabetically.
Group and window title: The window buttons are grouped according to type. If for example a number of setup applications are open, all associated window buttons will be arranged next to each other. Within the group, the window buttons are sorted alphabetically.
Drag'n'Drop: You can order the buttons as you wish using drag and drop.
Maximum number of rows/columns in window button bar
Specifies the maximum number of rows available for window buttons.
Possible values:
Automatic: The number of rows depends on the settings of the Taskbar height/width and Number of rows/columns in taskbar parameters under User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar. For details on the parameters, see (12.4.1-en) Taskbar Configuration in IGEL OS 12.
Numeric values: This value specifies the maximum number of rows. (Default: 1)
Show labels in window button bar
☑ The names of the ongoing sessions are displayed in the associated window buttons. (Default)
☐ Only the icons are displayed.
Taskbar system tray
☑ The system tray is shown in the taskbar. (Default)
The following parameters enable icons to access the system tray applications. For details on system tray apps, see (12.4.1-en) Tray Applications in IGEL OS 12 .
The parameters for the desktop and the parameters for the locksreen are independent from each other. You need to enable / disable the icons for both use cases separately. You can enable taskbar items for the lockscreen under User Interface > Desktop > Screenlock / Screensaver > Taskbar. For more information, see (12.4.1-en) Taskbar in Locked Screen in IGEL OS 12 .
Show UMS connection status tray icon on desktop
☑ The current status of the Universal management Suite (UMS) connection is shown in the system tray. For example, with the icon 
Show battery tray icon on desktop
☑ The current status of the battery is shown in the system tray. For example, with the icon 
Show ethernet connection status tray icon on desktop
☑ The current status of the LAN network connection is shown in the system tray. For example, with the icon 
Show wifi connection status tray icon on desktop
☑ The current status of the Wi-Fi network connection is shown in the system tray. For example, with the icon 
Show mobile-broadband connection status tray icon on desktop
☑ The current status of the mobile network connection is shown in the system tray. For example, with the icon 
Show input settings tray icon on desktop
☑ If a mouse is detected, the 
Show display tray icon on desktop
☑ The current display configuration icon is shown in the system tray. For example, with the 
Show audio tray icon on desktop
☑ The 
Size of icons in system tray
Specifies the size of system tray icons (volume, network connection etc.). You can select a pre-defined value or enter a numeric value.
Predefined values:
Automatic: The size is adjusted to the height and width of the taskbar.
Small: 20 pixels (Default)
Medium: 40 pixels
Large: 60 pixels