How to Show Dock on All Displays in Ubuntu Linux
The Ubuntu dock (the vertical bar of app icons) appears on all connected screens when you turn on the multi-monitor display setting built into Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions. This layout lets you switch apps quickly on any monitor without dragging your mouse across different screens.
Open the Settings app, go to the Appearance menu, and turn on the switch for the dock to show on all displays.
Open System Settings, then click Appearance. Under the Dock section, select “Show on” and choose “All displays” from the dropdown menu. This will make the Dock visible on every connected monitor.
How to show or hide the Dock on all displays in Ubuntu Linux
To show Dock on all displays in Ubuntu Linux, open your System Settings and go to the Appearance menu. From there, you can choose whether to keep your app launcher visible on every monitor you use, making it much quicker to switch between programs across all your screens.
Open the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar, then select Settings.
Click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar. Then, select Settings.
Click on Appearance to open that section in the Settings app.
Choose Show on, and then select All displays from the dropdown menu.
Spanning the dock across displays keeps running apps within arm's reach no matter which monitor gets active focus.
That covers the main setup process.
Summary:
- Enabling the Dock on all displays in Ubuntu Linux allows for easy access to running applications
- User-friendly steps provided help in customizing the Dock visibility based on individual preferences
- Exploring additional settings in the System panel can further personalize the Ubuntu Linux experience
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