How to Show or Hide Week Day in Ubuntu Top Bar
Showing the weekday in the Ubuntu top bar (the panel across the top of your screen that shows the time and system menus) takes just a few clicks starting with version 23.10.
Ubuntu places this clock setting directly in the desktop settings panel so you can turn the day name on or off whenever you want. You can add the weekday for a quick calendar check or hide it to keep your screen clean and simple.
Go to Settings , then select Date & Time. Toggle the “Week Day” option to show or hide it from the top bar.
Display “Week Day” on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux
To show hide weekday Ubuntu settings on your screen, you need to open the main Settings app and adjust your date and time preferences. This built-in option lets you add or remove the day of the week next to the clock in the top right corner with just a few quick clicks, making your desktop easier to read at a glance.
Here is the procedure.
First, click the system menu on the top right corner and select the Settings (gear) button.
In the Settings panel, find the Date & Time button on the left menu.
Next, select the Week Day tile on the Date & Time settings panel. Then, toggle the switch to the On position to show seconds on the clock and calendar.
To disable it, switch it back to the Off position.
When turned on, the "Week Day" appears on the clock top bar.
The configuration is complete.
Adding or removing the weekday display takes only a moment in the Settings panel.
- Adding or removing the "Week Day" on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux can be easily accomplished through the Settings panel in Ubuntu 23.10 and later.
- Users can choose whether they prefer the visibility of the weekday for personal preference or to maintain a cleaner interface.
- By following the steps outlined in this article, users can conveniently toggle the "Week Day" display on the top bar in Ubuntu Linux based on their preference.
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