How to Show Battery Percentage in Ubuntu Linux
Showing battery percentage in Ubuntu Linux puts your exact remaining power level directly on the top bar instead of relying on a generic icon. Default battery icons in GNOME desktop environments often hide how much charge you actually have left, making it hard to track power use on versions like Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and newer.
Turning on the numeric battery readout helps you monitor power levels at a glance and avoid sudden shutdowns while working on the go. You can enable this feature in seconds using either the Settings app or the command line.
Open Settings , navigate to the Power section, and toggle “Show Battery Percentage” to On. This will display the exact battery percentage in the system menu bar.
How to change battery status as a percentage in Ubuntu Linux
Showing the battery percentage in Ubuntu Linux takes just a few clicks through the system settings menu. You can add the exact remaining charge number directly to your top panel by opening Settings, selecting Power, and turning on the switch for Show Battery Percentage so you always know how much power you have left.
Default icons hide the exact charge remaining and fail to predict runtime. Displaying the battery status as a percentage reveals a clearer timeline before the laptop shuts down or reaches full capacity.
Here’s how the battery status looks on the System menu.
Modifying the battery status display requires only a few quick adjustments.
The Settings panel manages system configurations, user accounts, and updates.
Opening the Activities overview and typing 'Settings' launches this panel.
Alternatively, click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop and select 'Settings'.
On the System menu, select Settings, as highlighted below.
Then, in the Suspend & Power Button section, set Show Battery Percentage to On or Off to enable or disable it.
Closing the settings app completes the configuration process.
Conclusion:
- Changing the battery status to a percentage in Ubuntu Linux indicates the remaining battery charge.
- By following the simple steps outlined above, users can easily enable or disable the battery percentage display on the system menu bar.
- Understanding the battery charge level or how long it takes for the battery to run out becomes more convenient with the percentage display.
How do I check battery health on Ubuntu 24?
Open the Activities overview and start typing Power. Click Power to open the panel. The status of Batteries and known Devices is displayed.
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