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(12.1-en) Taskbar Items

Owned by Emese Pogany
Jul 28, 2023
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This article shows how to configure taskbar items in IGEL OS.

Further taskbar settings can be found under:

  

Menu path:  User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar Items





Taskbar clock

☑ A clock is shown in the taskbar.



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. You must drag a button over at least half of the button to be skipped.



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 (12.1-en) Taskbar.

  • 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)



Show UMS connection status tray icon on desktop

☑ The

 icon is shown in the system tray. (Default)



Show battery tray icon on desktop

☑ The 

icon is shown in the system tray. (Default)



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