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Minimize the dimensions of the side-bar icons. Gnome-shell

Minimize the dimensions of the side-bar icons. Gnome-shell

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Kytzis
Member
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12-29-2016, 07:19 AM
#1
Hello team, I'm still getting familiar with Linux. I've been browsing occasionally and always curious, but I haven't managed to get it exactly the way I envision it should be—though that's something we'll figure out together. I really like gnome-shell as a desktop environment, but one thing that bothers me is how large those icons appear in the sidebar. On OSX you can simply drag and drop them to make them smaller. Can I do something similar in popOS? I just find those icons too big and would love to reduce their size. Cheers!
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Kytzis
12-29-2016, 07:19 AM #1

Hello team, I'm still getting familiar with Linux. I've been browsing occasionally and always curious, but I haven't managed to get it exactly the way I envision it should be—though that's something we'll figure out together. I really like gnome-shell as a desktop environment, but one thing that bothers me is how large those icons appear in the sidebar. On OSX you can simply drag and drop them to make them smaller. Can I do something similar in popOS? I just find those icons too big and would love to reduce their size. Cheers!

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ottodomingo
Junior Member
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12-31-2016, 02:18 AM
#2
I tried a few methods before... usually it's in the settings, right-clicking the desktop, or adjusting the side bar. Since I can't check your desktop ATM, I can't confirm. But I'm confident you can do it.
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ottodomingo
12-31-2016, 02:18 AM #2

I tried a few methods before... usually it's in the settings, right-clicking the desktop, or adjusting the side bar. Since I can't check your desktop ATM, I can't confirm. But I'm confident you can do it.

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lordCactus_03
Junior Member
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01-01-2017, 09:57 PM
#3
If you recall the method again, it would be great to share it here. Cheers
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lordCactus_03
01-01-2017, 09:57 PM #3

If you recall the method again, it would be great to share it here. Cheers

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OmqDace
Posting Freak
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01-02-2017, 05:13 AM
#4
I'm using Ubuntu, but it has a custom theme applied.
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OmqDace
01-02-2017, 05:13 AM #4

I'm using Ubuntu, but it has a custom theme applied.

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Faboboro
Member
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01-02-2017, 09:49 AM
#5
Review: All Options > Design > Display > Launcher Symbol Dimensions There is a control to adjust their size, possibly via the search tool.
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Faboboro
01-02-2017, 09:49 AM #5

Review: All Options > Design > Display > Launcher Symbol Dimensions There is a control to adjust their size, possibly via the search tool.

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deadlyhusky
Member
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01-03-2017, 11:22 PM
#6
It runs Windows 7 with the Arc-Dark theme applied.
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deadlyhusky
01-03-2017, 11:22 PM #6

It runs Windows 7 with the Arc-Dark theme applied.

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Pikam66
Junior Member
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01-05-2017, 01:16 PM
#7
It relies on the Ubuntu sidebar. That’s noteworthy after my last check of PopOS. In fact, PopOS is likely based on Ubuntu (similar to Linux Mint), making it not too surprising. If you navigate to your All Settings menu and look for terms I mentioned, do any helpful results appear?
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Pikam66
01-05-2017, 01:16 PM #7

It relies on the Ubuntu sidebar. That’s noteworthy after my last check of PopOS. In fact, PopOS is likely based on Ubuntu (similar to Linux Mint), making it not too surprising. If you navigate to your All Settings menu and look for terms I mentioned, do any helpful results appear?