From aed1dcf1bf590fb6e80dfed5b692c13ce780133c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eugene O'Connor Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:21:23 +0000 Subject: Updates for the GNOME 2.4 User Guide. --- gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog | 4 + gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/file_manager_menu.png | Bin 40013 -> 9131 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/force_quit.png | Bin 0 -> 1255 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gedit_pref_dialog.png | Bin 6157 -> 9426 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gedit_window.png | Bin 16502 -> 19819 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png | Bin 2966 -> 3493 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/launcher_popup.png | Bin 2705 -> 7843 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/lockscreen_icon.png | Bin 2619 -> 3137 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/logout_icon.png | Bin 2981 -> 2278 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_bar_applet.png | Bin 0 -> 1903 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png | Bin 5625 -> 3930 bytes .../C/figures/naut_audioview_window.png | Bin 0 -> 29288 bytes 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insertions(+), 2563 deletions(-) create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/force_quit.png create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_bar_applet.png create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/naut_audioview_window.png create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/notification_area_icon.png create mode 100644 gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/show_desktop_button.png diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog b/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog index 8ea329f..e54cf49 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,7 @@ +2003-08-10 Eugene O'Connor + + * Updated User Guide for GNOME 2.4. + 2003-04-08 Eugene O'Connor * Added wglossary.xml so that User Guide Glossary appears in Yelp. 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a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary-C.omf index d5f89e9..31e0d76 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary-C.omf @@ -11,13 +11,13 @@ User Guide Glossary - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Glossary from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Glossary from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml index 9ca9573..dcd445b 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/glossary.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ - User Guide Glossary + Glossary applet @@ -9,13 +9,33 @@ applet has a simple user interface that you can operate with the mouse or keyboard. + + desktop + + The part of the desktop environment where there are no interface +graphical items, such as panels and windows. + + + + desktop background + + The image or color that is applied to your desktop. + + - desktop background object + desktop object - An icon on your desktop background that you can use to open -your files, folders, and applications. You can use desktop background objects -to provide convenient access to files, folders, and applications that you -use frequently. + An icon on your desktop that you can use to open your files, +folders, and applications. You can use desktop objects to provide convenient +access to files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. + + + + desktop environment + + A windows-based environment for users. The desktop environment +is the sum of all the parts of your working environment. The desktop environment +includes all of your panels and windows, the desktop, and all of your workspaces. @@ -46,20 +66,6 @@ on the media. is called a GNOME-compliant application. For example, Nautilus and gedit are GNOME-compliant applications. - - hot key - - Hot keys are keyboard shortcuts that start applications. - - - - inode - - A data structure that contains information about individual -files in UNIX file systems. Each file has one inode. An inode contains the -node, type, owner, and location of a file. - - IP address @@ -115,7 +121,7 @@ subdirectory to your file system. preference tool A dedicated software tool that controls a particular part -of the behavior of the desktop. +of the behavior of the desktop environment. @@ -125,13 +131,6 @@ of the behavior of the desktop. an action. - - slice - - A partition of a disk. You can create slices on your Zip and -Jaz media. An object for each slice appears on the desktop background. - - stacking order @@ -161,6 +160,14 @@ the file or folder to which the symbolic link points. commands in an application. Typically, a toolbar appears under a menubar. + + Uniform Resource Identifier + + A Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) is a string that identifies +a particular location in a file system or on the Web. For example, the address +of a web page is a URI. + + Uniform Resource Locator @@ -189,8 +196,8 @@ A viewer component might also enable you to use the Nautilus workspace - A workspace is a discrete area on the desktop in which you -can work. + A workspace is a discrete area in the desktop environment +in which you can work. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic-C.omf index 540b842..08eaff3 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Basic Skills - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Basic Skills chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Basic Skills chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml index cf9fcaf..f8cb208 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Basic Skills This chapter introduces you to the basic skills that you -need to work with your desktop. +need to work with the GNOME Desktop. Mouse Skills @@ -81,9 +81,9 @@ of a mouse device configured for normal right-hand use. - To reverse the handedness of your mouse device, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesMouse, then select the -options that you require. If you do reverse the handedness of your mouse device, -then you must reverse the mouse button conventions used in this manual. + To reverse the handedness of your mouse device, open the , then select +the options that you require. If you do reverse the handedness of your mouse +device, then you must reverse the mouse button conventions used in this manual. Mouse Actions @@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ the text. Click on the middle mouse button. - You can also right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. + You can also right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. Mouse Action Terminology @@ -377,8 +377,7 @@ is created where you drop the object. Symbolic link pointer. Indicates that when you drop the object, a symbolic link to the object is created where you drop the object. -A symbolic link is a special type of file that points to another -file or folder. +A symbolic link is a special type of file that points to another file or folder. @@ -546,20 +545,21 @@ pointer. Indicates that you have selected a column in a table to resize. For almost every task that you can perform with the mouse, you can use the keyboard to perform the same task. Shortcut keys are keys that provide you with a quick way to perform a task. - You can use shortcut keys to perform desktop tasks and to work with -interface items such as panels and windows. You can also use shortcut keys -in applications. To customize your shortcut keys, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesKeyboard Shortcuts. - You can also modify your desktop preferences to use keyboard accessibility -features. + You can use shortcut keys to perform desktop environment tasks and to +work with interface items such as panels and windows. You can also use shortcut +keys in applications. To customize your shortcut keys, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. + You can also modify your desktop environment preferences to use keyboard +accessibility features. The following sections describe the shortcut keys that you can use. - Desktop Shortcut Keys + Desktop Environment Shortcut Keys shortcut keys - desktop + desktop environment - Desktop shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to -perform desktop tasks. The following table lists some desktop shortcut keys: + Desktop environment shortcut keys enable you +to use the keyboard to perform desktop environment tasks. The following table +lists some desktop environment shortcut keys: @@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ perform desktop tasks. The following table lists some desktop shortcut keys:AltF2 - Displays the Run Program + Displays the Run Application dialog. @@ -650,7 +650,7 @@ of the window that has focus. Minimizes -all windows, and gives focus to the desktop background. +all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. @@ -793,7 +793,7 @@ Release the keys to select a window. CtrlAltd - Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop background. + Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. @@ -828,7 +828,7 @@ tasks. The following table lists panel shortcut keys: CtrlAltTab - Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop background. + Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop. When you use these shortcut keys, a list of items that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select an item. @@ -838,7 +838,7 @@ Release the keys to select an item. CtrlAltEsc - Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop background. + Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop. Release the keys to select an item. @@ -906,9 +906,9 @@ items in an applet also. - Opens the Applications menu on -the Menu Panel, if the Menu Panel -is selected. + Opens the Applications menu from +the Menu Bar, if the Menu Bar +is in a panel. @@ -1057,8 +1057,8 @@ table shows an example access key from the Preferences dialog in the Text Editor application: - - + + @@ -1151,9 +1151,10 @@ your selection, for example, within a group of radio buttons in a dialog. resizing Some windows contain more than one pane. -A pane is a subdivision of a window. For example, the Nautilus window contains a side pane and a view pane. A window that -contains panes has a resize handle on the edge between the panes. To resize -the pane, grab the resize handle, then drag the edge to the size you require. +A pane is a subdivision of a window. For example, the Nautilus file manager window contains a side pane and a +view pane. A window that contains panes has a resize handle on the edge between +the panes. To resize the pane, grab the resize handle, then drag the edge +to the size you require. Using Tables diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-C.omf index f30e10e..0a6d499 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Accessibility Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-applications-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-applications-C.omf index 29e3704..9492c3f 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-applications-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-applications-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Accessibility Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-preferences-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-preferences-C.omf index 54c0fe4..e0544b3 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-preferences-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess-preferences-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Accessibility Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Accessibility Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml index f932a9b..8a4263a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustaccess.xml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ Using the Accessibility Preference Tools - This chapter describes how to use the Accessibility preference tools to customize your desktop. + This chapter describes how to use the Accessibility preference tools to customize your desktop environment. Opening an Accessibility Tool @@ -15,14 +15,92 @@ The dialog for the tool is displayed. From the Start Here location - Open a Nautilus window, then choose GoStart Here. -Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. The Start Here location is -displayed. Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object -in the Nautilus window, then double-click on the Accessibility folder. + Open a Nautilus file manager window, then +choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here +object on the desktop. The Start Here location is displayed. +Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the +file manager window, then double-click on the Accessibility +folder. + + Setting Assistive Technology Preferences + + accessibility + setting assistive technology +preferences + + + preference tools + Assistive Technology + + Use the Assistive Technology preference tool to enable assistive technologies +in your desktop environment. You can also use the Assistive Technology preference tool to specify assistive technology applications +to start automatically when you log in. + lists the font settings that you +can configure. + + Assistive Technology Settings + + + + + + + Setting + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable assistive technologies + + + + Select this option to enable assistive technologies +in your desktop environment. + + + + + + Screenreader + + + + Select this option to start the Screenreader application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + Magnifier + + + + Select this option to start the Magnifier application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + On-screen keyboard + + + + Select this option to start the On-screen keyboard application automatically when you log in. + + + + +
+ Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Options @@ -65,8 +143,8 @@ accessibility preference tool in the following functional areas: Basic Settings - lists the basic keyboard -accessibility settings that you can modify. + lists the basic keyboard accessibility +settings that you can modify. Keyboard Accessibility Settings @@ -103,9 +181,29 @@ available. - Select this option to enable you to deactivate -the keyboard accessibility preferences. Specify the period of time that must -pass before timeout occurs. + Select this option to deactivate keyboard +accessibility preferences if the keyboard is not used for a specified period +of time. Use the slider to specify the number of seconds of keyboard idle +time required before the system disables the keyboard accessibility preferences. + When the specified number of seconds elapses, the following keyboard accessibility +preferences are disabled: + + + Bounce keys + + + Mouse keys + + + Slow keys + + + Sticky keys + + + Toggle keys + + @@ -128,8 +226,8 @@ Settings - Click on this button to import an AccessX -configuration file. + Click on this button to import an AccessX configuration +file. @@ -202,11 +300,14 @@ of your settings.
+ For more information +on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 +Desktop Accessibility Guide. Filter Settings - lists the filter -settings that you can modify. + lists the filter settings that +you can modify. Filter Settings @@ -322,11 +423,14 @@ of your settings.
+ For more information +on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 +Desktop Accessibility Guide. Mouse Settings - lists the mouse settings -that you can modify. + lists the mouse settings that +you can modify. Mouse Settings @@ -399,6 +503,9 @@ before the pointer moves.
+ For more information +on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, see GNOME 2.2 +Desktop Accessibility Guide. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-C.omf index 1735235..427526c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Basic Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-applications-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-applications-C.omf index 81a50ba..f4ea9cf 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-applications-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-applications-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Basic Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-preferences-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-preferences-C.omf index 37a1fb0..4b01666 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-preferences-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk-preferences-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Basic Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Basic Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml index bc6f0f2..c3874e0 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml @@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ Using the Basic Preference Tools The basic preference tools enable you to customize your -desktop background. You can use the basic preference tools to configure your -keyboard settings and your mouse settings. You can use the basic preference -tools to configure shortcut keys, to set your sound preferences, and to configure -your network proxy. You can also use the basic preference tools to choose -a theme and fonts for your desktop, and to customize your application menubars -and toolbars. You can also customize window focus behavior. +desktop background, and to configure your keyboard settings and your mouse +settings. You can use the basic preference tools to configure shortcut keys, +to set your sound preferences, and to configure your network proxy. You can +also use the basic preference tools to customize your screensaver, choose +a theme and fonts for your desktop environment, and to customize your application +menubars and toolbars. You can also customize window focus behavior. This chapter describes how to use the basic preference tools to customize -your desktop. +your desktop environment. Opening a Basic Preference Tool @@ -23,12 +23,11 @@ that you require from the submenu. The dialog for the tool is displayed. From the Start Here location - Open a Nautilus window, then choose GoStart Here. -Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. The Start Here location is -displayed. Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object -in the Nautilus window to display your preference -tools. + Open a Nautilus file manager window, then +choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here +object on the desktop. The Start Here location is displayed. +Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the +file manager window to display your preference tools. Double-click on the tool that you require. The dialog for the tool is displayed. @@ -37,13 +36,12 @@ displayed. Customizing the Desktop Background - desktop background - customizing + desktop + customizing background - desktop preference tools - preference -tools + desktop environment preference tools + preference tools preference tools @@ -53,17 +51,15 @@ tools backgrounds customizing desktop background - The -desktop background is the part of the desktop where there are no interface -graphical items, such as panels and windows. The desktop background is always -beneath the other interface items. - You can customize the desktop background in the following ways: + The desktop background is the image or color that is applied +to your desktop. You can customize the desktop background in the following +ways: - Select an image to display on the desktop background. The -image is superimposed on the desktop background color. The desktop background -color is visible if you select a transparent image, or if the image does not -cover the entire desktop background. + Select an image for the desktop background. The image is superimposed +on the desktop background color. The desktop background color is visible if +you select a transparent image, or if the image does not cover the entire +desktop. Select a color for the desktop background. You can select @@ -73,8 +69,8 @@ is a visual effect where one color blends gradually into another color. You can also change the appearance of your desktop background from within the Nautilus file manager. - lists the background -settings that you can configure. + lists the background settings that +you can configure. Settings for Desktop Background @@ -94,12 +90,12 @@ settings that you can configure. - Select picture + Select picture - Choose an image to display on the desktop background. -To choose an image, click on the Select picture button. + Choose an image to display on the desktop. To +choose an image, click on the Select picture button. An image selector dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to choose an image. When you choose an image, click OK. @@ -116,11 +112,11 @@ one of the following options: Wallpaper: Repeats the image to cover -the desktop background. +the desktop. Centered: Displays the image in the middle -of the desktop background. +of the desktop. Scaled: Enlarges the image until the @@ -129,8 +125,7 @@ image. Stretched: Enlarges the image to cover -the desktop background, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of -the image. +the desktop, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image. No Picture: Displays no image. @@ -180,6 +175,23 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge.
+ + Setting File Management Preferences + + preference tools + File Management + + + file manager + preferences + preference tool + + Use the File Management preference tool to set your Nautilus file manager preferences. You can also set your file manager +preferences in the File Management preferences dialog, +which you can open from the file manager application. For information on the +settings in the File Management preferences dialog and File Management preference tool, see Nautilus File +Manager. + Choosing Default Fonts @@ -188,17 +200,28 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge. fonts - desktop background + desktop fonts applications - Use the Font preference -tool to select the fonts to use in your applications, windows, terminals, -and desktop background. - lists the font settings -that you can configure. + + fonts + window title + + + fonts + terminal + + + fonts + rendering + + Use the Font preference tool +to select the fonts to use in your applications, windows, terminals, and desktop. + lists the font settings that you +can configure. Settings for Fonts @@ -234,7 +257,7 @@ font Click on the font selector button to select -a font to use on your desktop background only. +a font to use on your desktop only. @@ -284,12 +307,12 @@ possible. Use this option for standard Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors. Best contrast: Adjusts fonts to give the sharpest possible contrast, and also antialiases fonts, so that characters have smooth edges. This option might enhance the accessibility of the desktop -to users with visual impairments. +environment to users with visual impairments. Subpixel smoothing (LCDs): Uses techniques that exploit the shape of individual Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) pixels to -render fonts smoothy. Use this option for LCD or flat-screen displays. +render fonts smoothly. Use this option for LCD or flat-screen displays. @@ -329,6 +352,27 @@ or flat-screen displays.
+ + Previewing Fonts + + fonts + previewing + + You can use the file manager to preview fonts. To preview fonts, perform +the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window. + + + Enter the URI fonts:/// in the location +bar. The fonts are displayed as icons in the view pane. + + + Double-click on an icon to display a preview of the font. + + + Configuring Keyboard Settings @@ -343,7 +387,7 @@ preferences Use the Keyboard preference tool to select the autorepeat settings for your keyboard, and to -configure the sound events that are associated with the keyboard. +configure typing break settings. You can customize the settings for the Keyboard preference tool in the following functional areas: @@ -354,7 +398,7 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: - Sound + Typing Break @@ -363,8 +407,8 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: Use the Keyboard tabbed section to set general keyboard preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, click on the Accessibility button. - lists the keyboard -settings that you can configure. + lists the keyboard settings that +you can configure. Settings for Keyboard @@ -442,56 +486,71 @@ blinks in fields and text boxes.
- - Sound Settings - - keyboard - configuring sound preferences - - - sound - configuring -keyboard preferences - - Use the Sound tabbed section to set your preferences for keyboard sound. - Some applications play a bell sound to indicate a keyboard -input error. Use the options in the Sound tabbed section -to configure the bell sound. lists the -keyboard sound settings that you can configure. - - Settings for Keyboard Sound - - - + + Typing Break Settings + Use the Typing Break tabbed section to set typing +break preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, +click on the Accessibility button. + lists the typing break +settings that you can configure. +
+ Typing Break Settings + + + - - + + Option - + Function - + - Off + Lock screen to enforce typing break - - Select this option to disable the keyboard bell. + + Select this option to +lock the screen when you are due a typing break. - + - Beep + Work interval lasts - - Select this option to enable the keyboard bell. + + Use the spin box to specify how long you can work +before a typing break occurs. + + + + + + Break interval lasts + + + + Use the spin box to specify the length of your typing +breaks. + + + + + + Allow postponing of breaks + + + + Select this option if you want to be able to postpone +typing breaks. @@ -522,8 +581,8 @@ an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool to display the default keyboard shortcuts. You can customize the default keyboard shortcuts to your requirements. - -lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you can customize. + lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you +can customize.
Default Settings for Keyboard Shortcuts @@ -573,8 +632,8 @@ table lists actions and the shortcut keys that are associated with each action. to select the action, then click on the shortcut for the action. Press the keys that you want to associate with the action. To disable the -shortcut keys for an action, double-click on the action, then click on the -shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. +shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the action, then +click on the shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. @@ -597,8 +656,8 @@ customizing appearance You can use the Menus & Toolbars preference tool to customize the appearance of menus, menubars, and toolbars for GNOME-compliant applications. - lists the menu and -toolbar settings that you can customize for GNOME-compliant applications. + lists the menu and toolbar settings that +you can customize for GNOME-compliant applications.
Settings for Customizing Applications @@ -618,7 +677,33 @@ toolbar settings that you can customize for GNOME-compliant applications. - Button Labels + Show icons in menus + + + + Select this option to display an icon beside +each item in a menu. Some menu items do not have an icon. + + + + + + Detachable toolbars + + + + Select this option if you want to move toolbars +from application windows to any location on the screen. If you select this +option, handles are displayed on the left side of the toolbars in your applications. +To move a toolbar, click-and-hold on the handle, then drag the toolbar to +the new location. + + + + + + + Toolbar button labels @@ -645,31 +730,6 @@ toolbars with text only on each button. - - - - Toolbars can be detached and moved around - - - - Select this option -if you want to move toolbars from application windows to any location on the -desktop. If you select this option, handles are displayed on the left side -of the toolbars in your applications. To move a toolbar, click-and-hold on -the handle, then drag the toolbar to the new location. - - - - - - Show icons in menus - - - - Select this option to display an icon beside -each item in a menu. Some menu items do not have an icon. - -
@@ -711,8 +771,8 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: Use the Buttons tabbed section to specify whether the mouse buttons are configured for left-hand use. You can also specify the delay between clicks for a double-click. - lists the mouse button -settings that you can configure. + lists the mouse button settings +that you can configure. Settings for Mouse Buttons @@ -763,8 +823,8 @@ specified here, the action is not interpreted as a double-click. Pointer Settings Use the Cursors tabbed section to set your mouse pointer preferences. - lists the mouse pointer -settings that you can configure: + lists the mouse pointer settings +that you can configure:
Settings for Mouse Pointers @@ -813,8 +873,8 @@ can assist you to locate the mouse pointer. Motion Settings Use the Motion tabbed section to set your preferences for mouse movement. - lists the mouse motion -settings that you can configure: + lists the mouse motion settings +that you can configure:
Settings for Mouse Motion @@ -887,14 +947,16 @@ preferences The Network Proxy preference tool enables you to configure how your system -connects to networks. You can configure the desktop to connect to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy server. A proxy -server is a server that intercepts requests to another server, and fulfills -the request itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) -name or the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a computer on a -network. An IP address is a unique numeric identifier -for a computer on a network. - lists the network proxy -settings that you can configure. +connects to networks. You can configure the desktop environment to connect +to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy +server. A proxy server is a server that intercepts requests to another server, +and fulfills the request itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name +Service (DNS) name or the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. +A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a +computer on a network. An IP address is a unique numeric +identifier for a computer on a network. + lists the network proxy settings +that you can configure.
Network Proxy Settings @@ -1013,6 +1075,432 @@ server automatically.
+ + Setting Screensaver Preferences + + preference tools + Screensaver + + + sessions + configuring screensaver + + + screensaver, setting preferences + + + XScreenSaver + screensaver + + A screensaver is an application that you can use to +replace the image on your screen when the screen is not in use. You can use +screensavers in the following ways: + + + Activate after a specified period of idle time. + + + Activate when you lock your screen. + + + Manage power used by your monitor when your system is idle. + + + You can customize the settings for the Mouse +preference tool in the following functional areas: + + + + Display Modes + + + + + Advanced + + + + + Display Modes Settings + Use the Display Modes tabbed section to set display +mode preferences. + lists the display mode settings +that you can configure. + + Settings for Screensaver Display Mode + + + + + + + Setting + + + Function + + + + + + + + Mode + + + + Use the drop-down list to specify +the behavior of the screensaver application. Select from the following options: + + + Disable Screen Saver: Select this option +if you do not want to use the screensaver application. + + + Blank Screen Only: Select this option +if you want your screen to become blank when your screen locks. + + + Only One Screen Saver: Select this option +if you want to display a single screensaver display from the display list +when your screen locks. + + + Random Screen Saver: Select this option +if you want to display a random selection of screensaver displays from the +screensaver display list when your screen locks. + + + + + + + Display list + + + Select the screensaver display +that you require from the list. + + + + + + Blank After + + + + Specify how long to wait after the last use of the +mouse or keyboard, to activate the screensaver. + + + + + + Cycle After + + + + Specify how long to show a particular screensaver +display before the next display. + + + + + + Lock Screen After + + + + Select this option if you want the screen to lock +after the screensaver is activated. Use the spin box to specify the delay +between the activation of the screensaver and when the screen locks. + + + + + + Preview + + + + Click on this button to preview +the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver display list. +To stop the preview, press any key or click a mouse button. + + + + + + Settings + + + + Click on this button to display +the options for the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver +display list. + + + + +
+ + + Advanced Settings + Use the Advanced tabbed section to set advanced +screensaver preferences. + lists the advanced screensaver settings +that you can configure. + + Advanced Screensaver Settings + + + + + + + Setting + + + Function + + + + + + + + Grab Desktop Images + + + + Some +screensavers can take a screenshot of your screen, then manipulate the screenshot +to create your screensaver display. Select this option to enable screensavers +to take a screenshot of your screen. + + + + + + Grab Video Frames + + + + Some +screensavers can capture a frame of video, then manipulate the captured image +to create your screensaver display. If your system has a video capture card, +select this option to enable screensavers to capture a frame of video. + + + + + + Choose Random +Image + + + + Select this option to enable screensavers to use images from a directory that +you select. Type the path for the directory in the field. Alternatively, click Browse to display a dialog from which you can select a directory. + + + + + + Verbose Dialognostics + + + + Select +this option if you want to display screensaver diagnostic information. + + + + + + Display Subprocess +Errors + + + + Select this option if you want to display errors related to screensaver subprocesses +on screen. + + + + + + Display Splash +Screen at Startup + + + + Select this option to if you want Xscreensaver +to display a splash dialog when Xscreensaver starts. + + + + + + Power Management +Enabled + + + + Select this option to enable power management of your monitor. Power management +can reduce energy consumption by your monitor when you are not using the monitor. + + + + + + Standby After + + + + Specify +how long to wait to put the monitor in standby mode. When the monitor is in +standby mode, the screen is black. + + + + + + Suspend After + + + + Specify +how long to wait to put the monitor in power-saving mode. + + + + + + Off After + + + + Specify how long to wait to switch +off monitor. + + + + + + Install Colormap + + + + Select +this option to install a private colormap when the screensaver is active. +Use of a private colormap might improve the quality of the color in particular +screensaver displays. + + + + + + Fade to Black +When Blanking + + + + Select this option if you want your display to fade to black when the screensaver +activates. + + + + + + Fade from Black +When Unblanking + + + + Select this option if you want your display to fade from black to the screen +contents when the screensaver stops. + + + + + + Fade Duration + + + + Specify how long to take to fade to black when the +screensaver activates. + + + + +
+ + + + Setting Screen Resolution Preferences + + preference tools + Screen Resolution + + Use the Screen Resolution preference tool to +specify the resolution settings for your screen. +lists the screen resolution settings that you can configure. + + Settings for Screen Resolution + + + + + + + Setting + + + Description + + + + + + + + Resolution + + + + Select the resolution to use for the screen from +the drop-down list. + + + + + + Refresh rate + + + + Select the screen refresh rate to use for the screen +from the drop-down list. + + + + + + Make default for +this computer only + + + + Select this option to make the screen resolution settings the default settings +for the system that you are logged in to only. + + + + +
+ Setting Sound Preferences @@ -1051,13 +1539,18 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: Sound Events + + + System Bell + + General Settings Use the General tabbed section of the Sound preference tool to specify when to launch the GNOME sound server. You can also enable sound event functions. - lists the general sound -settings that you can configure. + lists the general sound settings +that you can configure. Settings for Sound @@ -1083,7 +1576,8 @@ server startup Select this option to start the GNOME sound server when you start a GNOME -session. When the sound server is active, the desktop can play sounds. +session. When the sound server is active, the desktop environment can play +sounds. @@ -1094,8 +1588,9 @@ events - Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in your desktop. -You can select this option only if the Enable sound server startup option is selected. + Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in your desktop +environment. You can select this option only if the Enable sound +server startup option is selected. @@ -1111,8 +1606,8 @@ events. option, and the Sounds for events option before you can access the Sound Events tabbed section. - lists the sound events -settings that you can configure. + lists the sound events settings +that you can configure.
Settings for Sound Events @@ -1174,25 +1669,109 @@ selected event.
+ + System Bell Settings + + keyboard + configuring sound preferences + + + sound + configuring +system bell preferences + + + system +bell + configuring preferences + + Use the System Bell tabbed section to set your preferences +for the system bell. + Some applications play a bell sound to indicate a keyboard input error. +Use the options in the System Bell tabbed section to +configure the bell sound. lists the system +bell settings that you can configure. + + Settings for System Bell + + + + + + + Option + + + Function + + + + + + + + Sound +an audible bell + + + + Select this option to enable the system bell. + + + + + + Visual feedback + + + + Select this option to enable visual feedback +to indicate input errors. + + + + + + Flash +window titlebar + + + + Select this option if you want window titlebars to flash +to indicate an input error. + + + + + + Flash +entire screen + + + + Select this option if you want the entire screen to flash +to indicate an input error. + + + + +
+ - Customizing Themes in the Desktop - - Gtk+ themes - themes - + Customizing Themes in the Desktop Environment themes setting controls themes themes - setting window frame themes + setting window +frame themes themes - setting -icons themes + setting icons themes windows @@ -1203,48 +1782,80 @@ icons themes Theme A -theme is a group of coordinated settings that specify how your desktop appears. -Use the Theme preference tool to select a theme -for your desktop. You can choose from a list of available themes. The list -of available themes includes several themes for users with accessibility requirements. - When you select a theme in the Theme -preference tool, you actually select a group of more specific themes that -collectively determine the appearance of your desktop. Each theme is actually -a group of other, more specific themes that control the look-and-feel of particular -parts of the desktop. The following types of theme can control specific parts -of the desktop: +theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies the visual appearance +of a part of the desktop environment. You can choose themes to change the +appearance of the desktop environment. Use the Theme +preference tool to select a theme for your desktop environment. You can choose +from a list of available themes. The list of available themes includes several +themes for users with accessibility requirements. + A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the GNOME desktop, +as follows: - Controls theme + Controls - Specifies the visual -appearance of your panels, menus, and applets. Controls themes also specify -the appearance of GNOME-compliant application interface items. For example, -controls themes affect the appearance of buttons, scrollbars, check boxes, -and so on. + + themes + controls options + introduction + + + GTK+ themes + themes, controls options + + +The controls setting for a theme determines the visual +appearance of windows, panels, and applets. The controls setting also determines +the visual appearance of the GNOME-compliant interface items that appear on +windows, panels, and applets, such as menus, icons, and buttons. Some of the +controls setting options that are available are designed for special accessibility +needs. You can choose an option for the controls setting from the Controls tabbed section in the Theme +preference tool. - Window frame theme + Window frame - Specifies the -visual appearance of your window frames. + + themes + window frame options + introduction + + + Metacity themes + themes, window frame options + + The window frame setting +for a theme determines the appearance of the frames around windows only. You +can choose an option for the window frame setting from the Window +Border tabbed section in the Theme preference +tool. - Icons theme + Icon - Specifies the visual -appearance of the icons on your panels, menus, and desktop background. + + themes + icons options + introduction + + + icon themes + themes, icons options + + The icon setting for a theme determines the appearance of +the icons on panels and the desktop background. You can choose an option for +the icon setting from the Icons tabbed section in the Theme preference tool. To Create a Custom Theme The themes that are listed in the Theme preferences -tool are different combinations of controls themes, window frame themes, and -icon themes. You can create a custom theme that uses different combinations -of controls themes, window frame themes, and icon themes. +tool are different combinations of controls options, window frame options, +and icon options. You can create a custom theme that uses different combinations +of controls options, window frame options, and icon options. To create a custom theme, perform the following steps: @@ -1259,22 +1870,22 @@ PreferencesTheme. Click on the Details button. A Theme Details dialog is displayed. - Select the controls theme that you want to use in the custom + Select the controls option that you want to use in the custom theme from the list in the Controls tabbed section. The -list of available controls themes includes several themes for users with accessibility -requirements. +list of available controls options includes several options for users with +accessibility requirements. Click on the Window Border tab to display the Window Border tabbed section. Select the window frame -theme that you want to use in the custom theme from the list of available -themes. The list of available window frame themes includes several themes +option that you want to use in the custom theme from the list of available +options. The list of available window frame options includes several options for users with accessibility requirements. - Click on the Icons tab to display the Icons tabbed section. Select the icons theme that you want to use -in the custom theme from the list of available themes. The list of available -icons themes includes several themes for users with accessibility requirements. + Click on the Icons tab to display the Icons tabbed section. Select the icons option that you want to +use in the custom theme from the list of available options. The list of available +icons options includes several options for users with accessibility requirements. Click Close to close the Theme Details dialog. @@ -1292,7 +1903,7 @@ in your list of available themes. - To Install a Theme + To Install a New Theme You can add a theme to the list of available themes. The new theme must be an archive file that is tarred and zipped. That is, the new theme must be a .tar.gz file. @@ -1316,9 +1927,12 @@ combination box. Alternatively, to browse for the file, click on the the new theme. - You can also install new controls themes, window frame themes, or icons -themes. You can find many controls themes on the Internet. - To install a new controls theme, window frame theme, or icons theme, + + + To Install a New Theme Option + You can install new controls options, window frame options, or icons +options. You can find many controls options on the Internet. + To install a new controls option, window frame option, or icons option, perform the following steps: @@ -1331,7 +1945,7 @@ PreferencesTheme. Click on the tab for the type of theme that you want to install. -For example, to install an icons theme, click on the Icons +For example, to install an icons option, click on the Icons tab. @@ -1339,16 +1953,19 @@ tab. An Install New Theme dialog is displayed. - Enter the location of the theme archive file in the drop-down + Enter the location of the option archive file in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, to browse for the file, click on the Browse button. When you have selected the file, click OK. Click on the Install button to install -the new theme. +the new option. - You can also delete controls themes, window frame themes, or icons themes. - To delete a controls theme, window frame theme, or icons theme, perform + + + To Delete a Theme Option + You can delete controls options, window frame options, or icons options. + To delete a controls option, window frame option, or icons option, perform the following steps: @@ -1357,17 +1974,34 @@ choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. - Click on the Details button. An Theme Details dialog is displayed. + Click on the Details button. A Theme Details dialog is displayed. - Click on the tab for the type of theme that you want to delete. + Click on the tab for the type of option that you want to delete. Click on the Go to theme folder button. -A file manager window opens on the default theme folder. +A file manager window opens on the default option folder. + + + Use the file manager window to delete the option. + + + + + Previewing Themes + You can use the file manager to preview themes. To preview themes, perform +the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window. + + + Enter the URI themes:/// in the location +bar. The themes are displayed as icons in the view pane. - Use the file manager window to delete the theme. + Double-click on a theme to display a preview of the theme. @@ -1383,17 +2017,7 @@ A file manager window opens on the default theme folder. Windows Use the Windows preference -tool to customize window behavior for your desktop. - - - - - - - Windows preference tool. The context describes the graphic. - - - +tool to customize window behavior for your desktop environment. lists the window behavior settings that you can customize. @@ -1480,6 +2104,5 @@ the key to press-and-hold when you drag a window to move the window.
- diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-C.omf index bd6454c..a3f1e94 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Advanced Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-applications-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-applications-C.omf index 9e26581..78ac17a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-applications-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-applications-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Advanced Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-preferences-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-preferences-C.omf index b23652a..07faa24 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-preferences-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel-preferences-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Advanced Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using the Advanced Preference Tools chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel.xml index e6368eb..598a99c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustlookandfeel.xml @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ you to customize the behavior and appearance of your applications, panels, and other user interface items. You can use the Advanced preference tools to configure file types, your default applications, and your panels. You can also use the Advanced tools to customize -your sessions and startup programs. This chapter describes how to use the Advanced tools to customize your desktop. +your sessions and startup programs. This chapter describes how to use the Advanced tools to customize your desktop environment. Opening an Advanced Preference Tool @@ -20,12 +20,12 @@ for the tool is displayed. From the Start Here location - Open a Nautilus window, then choose GoStart Here. -Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. The Start Here location is -displayed. Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object -in the Nautilus window, then double-click on the Advanced folder. The Advanced preference tools -are displayed. + Open a Nautilus file manager window, then +choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here +object on the desktop. The Start Here location is displayed. +Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the +file manager window, then double-click on the Advanced +folder. The Advanced preference tools are displayed. Double-click on the tool that you require. The dialog for the tool is displayed. @@ -42,8 +42,7 @@ enables you to configure a CD database that your system can query. A CD database contains information about CDs, such as the name of the artist, the title, and the track list. When an application plays a CD, the application can query the CD database about the CD, then display the information. - describes the -elements on the CD Database preference tool. + describes the elements on the CD Database preference tool. Settings for CD Database @@ -63,7 +62,7 @@ elements on the CD Database preference tool. - Send no info + Send no information @@ -74,7 +73,7 @@ any information to the CD database server. - Send real info + Send real information @@ -85,13 +84,13 @@ server. - Send other info + Send other information - Select this option to send another name and -hostname to the CD database server. Enter the name in the Name -field. Enter the hostname in the Hostname field. + Select this option to send another +name and hostname to the CD database server. Enter the name in the Name field. Enter the hostname in the Hostname +field. @@ -121,7 +120,7 @@ server table. - Update server list + Update Server List @@ -155,14 +154,40 @@ database in the Port field. file types configuring - Use the File Types and -Programs preference tool to specify how files of various types -are created, displayed, and edited. For example, you can specify that if a -file is a plain text file, the file is launched in a text editor. - Nautilus and other GNOME applications check -the contents of a file to determine the type of a file. If the first lines -do not determine the type of the file, then the application checks the file -extension. + + services + configuring + + Use the File Types and Programs preference tool to configure the following: + + + File types + + You can specify how files +of various types are displayed and edited. For example, you can specify an +icon to represent a particular type of file. For another example, you can +specify that if a file is a plain text file, the file is launched in a text +editor. + The file manager and other GNOME applications check the contents of +a file to determine the type of a file. If the first lines do not determine +the type of the file, then the application checks the filename. + + + + Services + + A Uniform Resource +Identifier (URI) is a string that identifies a particular location +in a file system or on the Web. For example, the web address of a web page +is a URI. A service is a protocol or task that a URI +requests. For example, the http://www.gnome.org URI requests +the http service. + You can associate an application with a service, so that the application +performs the task required by the service. For example, you can associate +your preferred web browser with the http service. + + + describes the elements on the File Types and Programs preference tool.
@@ -338,11 +363,10 @@ the Choose a file category dialog. - Enter the filename extensions to associate with -the file type. Enter a filename extension in the field on the left side, then -click on the Add button. To delete a filename extension, -select the filename extension in the field on the right side, then click on -the Remove button. + Enter the file extensions to associate with the +file type. Enter a file extension in the field on the left side, then press Return. To delete a file extension, select the file extension in +the field on the right side, then click on the Remove +button. @@ -372,8 +396,7 @@ the Remove button. - If you do not select the Use category -defaults option, specify a program to associate with the file type. + Specify a program to associate with the file type. Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then choose the command to run. @@ -473,7 +496,7 @@ dialog: - Specify the program to associate with the file type. + Specify the program to associate with the service. Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then choose the command to run. @@ -547,7 +570,7 @@ you want a drawer on a panel to close when you choose a launcher in the drawer.< - Drawer and Panel Animation + Drawer and panel animation @@ -582,10 +605,9 @@ drop-down list. Use the Preferred Applications preference tool to specify the applications that -you want the desktop to use when the desktop starts an application for you. -For example, you can specify Xterm as your preferred -terminal application. When you open the Desktop Background -menu then choose New Terminal, Xterm starts. +you want the desktop environment to use when the desktop environment starts +an application for you. For example, you can specify Xterm +as your preferred terminal application. When you open the Desktop menu then choose New Terminal, Xterm starts. You can customize the settings for the Preferred Applications preference tool in the following functional areas. @@ -593,6 +615,11 @@ menu then choose New Terminal, XtermWeb Browser + + + Mail Reader + + Text Editor @@ -617,9 +644,9 @@ menu then choose New Terminal, Xterm - lists the preferred -web browser settings that you can configure. +on the desktop. + lists the preferred web browser +settings that you can configure.
Settings for Preferred Web Browser @@ -686,6 +713,85 @@ which to run.
+ + Email Client Settings + + preferred applications + email client + + + email client, preferred application + + Use the Mail Reader +tabbed section to configure your preferred email client. + lists the preferred email +client settings that you can configure. + + Settings for Preferred Email Client + + + + + + + Option + + + Function + + + + + + + + Select a Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +email client. Use the drop-down combination box to select your preferred email +client. + + + + + + Custom Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +email client. + + + + + + Command + + + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom email +client. + + + + + + Start in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the command in a terminal +window. Select this option for an email client that does not create a window +in which to run. + + + + +
+ Text Editor Settings @@ -697,8 +803,8 @@ which to run. Use the Text Editor tabbed section to configure your preferred text editor. - lists the preferred text -editor settings that you can configure. + lists the preferred text editor settings +that you can configure. Settings for Preferred Text Editor @@ -755,17 +861,9 @@ Select this option to run the command in a terminal window. Select this option for an editor that does not create a window in which to run. - - - - - - Properties - - - - Click on this button to display the Custom Editor Properties dialog. Use the dialog to modify the properties -of the custom text editor. + After you specify a custom text editor, you can click +on the Properties button to display the Custom Editor Properties dialog. You can use the dialog to modify +the properties of the custom text editor. @@ -795,8 +893,8 @@ display text files. Use the Terminal tabbed section to configure your preferred terminal. - lists the preferred -terminal settings that you can configure. + lists the preferred terminal +settings that you can configure.
Settings for Preferred Terminal @@ -878,9 +976,9 @@ command. The Sessions preference tool enables you to manage your sessions. You can set session preferences, and specify which applications to start when you start a session. You can -configure sessions to save the state of applications on your desktop, and -to restore the state when you start another session. You can also use this -preference tool to manage multiple GNOME sessions. +configure sessions to save the state of applications in your desktop environment, +and to restore the state when you start another session. You can also use +this preference tool to manage multiple GNOME sessions. You can customize the settings for sessions and startup applications in the following functional areas: @@ -908,8 +1006,8 @@ in the following functional areas: Use the Session Options tabbed section to manage multiple sessions, and to set preferences for the current session. - lists the session -options settings that you can configure. + lists the session options settings +that you can configure.
Settings for Session Options @@ -978,7 +1076,7 @@ a Save current setup option. Use this area of the dialog to manage multiple sessions -on the desktop, as follows: +in the desktop environment, as follows: To create a new session, click on the Add @@ -1018,8 +1116,8 @@ sessions to use. Session tabbed section to specify startup order values, and to choose restart styles for the session-managed applications in your current session. - lists the session properties -that you can configure. + lists the session properties that you can +configure.
Session Properties @@ -1139,8 +1237,8 @@ in the Startup Programs tabbed section. The commands execute automatically when you log in. You can also start session-managed applications automatically. For more information, see . - lists the startup -applications settings that you can configure. + lists the startup applications +settings that you can configure.
Settings for Startup Programs @@ -1170,9 +1268,7 @@ startup applications as follows: To add a startup application, click on the Add button. The Add Startup Program dialog is displayed. Enter the command to start the application in the Startup -Command field. Alternatively, you can use the Browse button to choose a command to run. You can also use the Browse button to choose a file to append to the command line. -For example, you can enter emacs on the command line, then -choose a file to edit. +Command field. If you specify more than one startup application, use the Priority spin box to specify the startup order of the each application. The startup order is the order in which you want the startup applications to start. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback-C.omf index 6d997f5..3f02a17 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback-C.omf @@ -9,20 +9,20 @@ - Desktop Background + Desktop - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Using the Desktop Background chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Using Your Desktop chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml index 9dea218..db1609a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosdeskback.xml @@ -1,47 +1,47 @@ - Using the Desktop Background + Using Your Desktop The Nautilus file manager manages -your desktop background. This chapter describes how to use the Nautilus desktop background. +the desktop. This chapter describes how to use the Nautilus +desktop. - Introduction to the Desktop Background + Introduction to the Desktop - desktop background + desktop introduction - The desktop background lies behind all of the other components -on your visible desktop. The desktop background is an active component of -the user interface. You can perform the following tasks from your desktop -background: + The desktop lies behind all of the other components on your visible +desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can +perform the following tasks from your desktop: Start your applications, and open your files and folders. - You can add desktop background objects for convenient access to files, -folders, and applications that you use frequently. For example, you can add -an application launcher to the desktop background. You can create a symbolic -link to a file that you use often, then add this link to your desktop background. -You can also store files and folders on the desktop background. + You can add desktop objects for convenient access to files, folders, +and applications that you use frequently. For example, you can add an application +launcher to the desktop. You can create a symbolic link to a file that you +use often, then add this link to your desktop. You can also store files and +folders on the desktop. - Open the Desktop Background menu. - Right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. You can use the Desktop Background menu -to perform actions on the desktop background. + Open the Desktop menu. + Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. +You can use the Desktop menu to perform actions on the +desktop. Work with Trash. You can move objects to Trash and empty your Trash. - Customize your desktop background. - You can customize the pattern or color of the desktop background. + Customize your desktop. + You can customize the pattern or color of the desktop. - By default, your desktop background contains three objects. - describes the functions -of the default objects on the desktop background. + By default, your desktop contains three objects. +describes the functions of the default objects on the desktop.
- Functions of Default Desktop Background Objects + Functions of Default Desktop Objects @@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ of the default objects on the desktop background. - Opens a Nautilus window, and displays your home location in the view -pane. + Opens a file manager +window, and displays your home location in the view pane. @@ -102,7 +102,8 @@ pane. - Provides an access point to some of the key features of the GNOME desktop. + Provides an access point to some of the key features of +the GNOME Desktop. @@ -124,79 +125,30 @@ pane. - Opens a Nautilus window, and displays your Trash -in the view pane. + Opens a file manager +window, and displays your Trash in the view pane.
- - Starting Your Desktop Background - - desktop background - starting - - If Nautilus does not currently -manage your desktop background, the default objects do not appear on your -desktop background. In this case, you might need to restart the desktop background. -If the default objects do not appear on your desktop background, one of the -following might be true: - - - You have inadvertently killed a desktop background process. -To restart the desktop background, you must set your Nautilus preferences so that Nautilus manages -the desktop background. - - - You have deleted the /.nautilus directory. -To restart the desktop background, you must set up Nautilus -so that Nautilus manages the desktop background. - - - To set up Nautilus so that Nautilus manages the desktop background perform the following -steps: - - - Choose ApplicationsHome Folder. A Nautilus -First Time Setup dialog is displayed. - - - The Nautilus First Time Setup dialog -enables you to customize your Nautilus environment. -Follow the instructions on the Nautilus First Time Setup -dialog. On the GMC to Nautilus Transition screen, select -the Use Nautilus to draw the desktop option. - - - When you reach the Finished screen, click -on the Finish button. - - - - Desktop Background Objects + Desktop Objects - desktop background - desktop background -objects + desktop + desktop objects - A desktop background object is an icon -on your desktop background that you can use to open your files, folders, and -applications. All objects on your desktop background reside in the desktop -background directory. When you move objects to the desktop background, the -objects are moved to this directory. You can also use your home directory -as the desktop background directory. - By default, your desktop background contains three objects. You can -also add objects to your desktop background to provide convenient access to -files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. For example, you -can add a launcher to your desktop background to enable you to open a particular -application that you use often. + A desktop object is an icon on your desktop that you can +use to open your files, folders, and applications. By default, your desktop +contains three objects. You can also add objects to your desktop to provide +convenient access to files, folders, applications, and URIs that you use frequently. +For example, you can add a launcher to your desktop to enable you to open +a particular application that you use often. describes the types of object that -you can add to your desktop background. +you can add to your desktop. - Types of Desktop Background Objects + Types of Desktop Objects @@ -217,11 +169,11 @@ you can add to your desktop background. A symbolic link is an object that points to another -file or folder. When you choose a symbolic link from the desktop background, -the file or folder that the symbolic link points to is opened. You can move -or copy a symbolic link to the desktop background. - You can identify -symbolic links by the default arrow emblem that appears on all symbolic links. +file or folder. When you choose a symbolic link from the desktop, the file +or folder that the symbolic link points to is opened. You can move or copy +a symbolic link to the desktop. + You can identify symbolic links +by the default arrow emblem that appears on all symbolic links. @@ -230,13 +182,13 @@ symbolic links by the default arrow emblem that appears on all symbolic links. You can add the following types of launcher to the -desktop background: +desktop: Application: Starts a particular application. - Link: Links to a particular file, folder, or URL. TBD: Check this out + Link: Links to a particular file, folder, or URI. @@ -246,8 +198,8 @@ desktop background: File - You can add files to your desktop background. Files on -your desktop background reside in your desktop background directory. + You can add files to your desktop. Files on your desktop +reside in your desktop directory. @@ -255,73 +207,50 @@ your desktop background reside in your desktop background directory. Folder - You can move folders to your desktop -background, and you can create folders on your desktop background. Folders -on your desktop background reside in your desktop background directory. + You can move folders to your desktop, +and you can create folders on your desktop. Folders on your desktop reside +in your desktop directory.
- You can modify desktop background objects in the following ways: - - - View the properties of the object. - - - Rename the object. - - - Change the permissions of the object. - - - Change the icon that represents the object. - - - Resize the icon that represents the object. - - - Add an emblem to the object. - - - The following sections describe how to work with objects on the desktop -background. + The following sections describe how to work with objects on the desktop. - To Select Objects on the Desktop Background + To Select Objects on the Desktop - desktop background + desktop selecting objects - desktop background objects + desktop objects selecting - To select an object on the -desktop background, click on the object. To select multiple objects, press-and-hold Ctrl, then click on the objects that you want to select. - You can also select an area on the desktop background to select all -objects within that area. Click-and-hold on the desktop background, then drag -over the area that contains the objects that you want to select. When you -click-and-hold then drag, a grey rectangle appears to mark the area that you -select. + To select an object on the desktop, click on +the object. To select multiple objects, press-and-hold Ctrl, +then click on the objects that you want to select. + You can also select an area on the desktop to select all objects within +that area. Click-and-hold on the desktop, then drag over the area that contains +the objects that you want to select. When you click-and-hold then drag, a +rectangle appears to mark the area that you select. To select multiple areas, press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag over the areas that you want to select. - To Open an Object from the Desktop Background + To Open an Object from the Desktop - desktop background + desktop opening objects - desktop background objects + desktop objects opening - To open an object from the -desktop background, double-click on the object. Alternatively, right-click -on the object, then choose Open. When you open -an object, the default action for the object executes. For example, if the -object is a text file, the text file opens in a Nautilus -window. The default actions for file types are specified in the File Types and Programs preference tool. + To open an object from the desktop, double-click +on the object. Alternatively, right-click on the object, then choose Open. When you open an object, the default action for the object +executes. For example, if the object is a text file, the text file opens in +a file manager window. The default actions for file types are specified in +the File Types and Programs preference tool. To execute an action other than the default action for an object, right-click on the object, then choose Open With. Choose an action from the Open With submenu. @@ -333,71 +262,70 @@ Programs preference tool: Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog - Viewer Component drop-down -list in the Edit file type dialog + Viewer Component drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog - You can set your preferences in a Nautilus -window so that you click once on a file to execute the default action. + You can set your preferences in a file manager window so that you click +once on a file to execute the default action. - To Add a Launcher to the Desktop Background + To Add a Launcher to the Desktop - desktop background + desktop adding launchers - desktop background objects + desktop objects launchers - A desktop background launcher -can start an application or link to a particular file, folder, or FTP site. TBD: Check this out - To add a launcher to your desktop background, perform the following -steps: + A desktop launcher can start an application +or link to a particular file, folder, FTP site, or URI. + To add a launcher to your desktop, perform the following steps: - Right-click on the desktop background, then choose New Launcher. A Create Launcher dialog -is displayed. + Right-click on the desktop, then choose New Launcher. A Create Launcher dialog is displayed. For information on how to enter the properties of the launcher in the Create Launcher dialog, see Working With Panels. The command that you enter for the launcher is the -command that is executed when you use the desktop background object. +command that is executed when you use the desktop object. - To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop Background + To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop + + desktop + adding symbolic links + - desktop background - adding symbolic + desktop objects + symbolic links - desktop background objects - symbolic links + symbolic link + to desktop object, creating - You can create -symbolic links on your desktop background to perform the following actions: + You can create symbolic +links on your desktop to perform the following actions: Open a particular file in a particular application. - Open a particular folder in a Nautilus -window. + Open a particular folder in a file manager window. Run a binary file or a script. - To create a symbolic link on the desktop background, perform the following -steps: + To create a symbolic link on the desktop, perform the following steps: Display the file or folder for which you want to create a -symbolic link in a Nautilus window. +symbolic link in a file manager window. Create a symbolic link to the file or folder. To create a @@ -418,69 +346,61 @@ a symbolic link to a file: - Drag the symbolic link to the desktop background. The icon -for the object is moved to the desktop background. + Drag the symbolic link to the desktop. The icon for the object +is moved to the desktop. - Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop Background + Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop - desktop background - adding a file or -folder to + desktop + adding a file or folder to - desktop background objects + desktop objects files and folders - The following -sections describe how you can add file objects and folder objects to the desktop -background. + The following sections describe +how you can add file objects and folder objects to the desktop. - To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop Background + To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop - desktop background - moving a file or -folder to + desktop + moving a file or folder to - You can move a file or folder from -a Nautilus window to the desktop background. To -move a file or folder to the desktop background, perform the following steps: + You can move a file or folder from the file +manager to the desktop. To move a file or folder to the desktop, perform the +following steps: - Open a Nautilus window. + Open a file manager window. In the view pane, display the file or folder that you want to move. - Drag the file or folder to the desktop background. The icon -for the file or folder is moved to the desktop background. The file or folder -is moved to your desktop background directory. + Drag the file or folder to the desktop. The icon for the file +or folder is moved to the desktop. The file or folder is moved to your desktop +directory. Alternatively, select the file or folder, then choose EditCut Files. Right-click -on any desktop background object, then choose Paste Files. +on any desktop object, then choose Paste Files. - - To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop Background + To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop - desktop background - copying a file -or folder to + desktop + copying a file or folder to - You can copy a file or folder from -a Nautilus window to the desktop background. To -copy a file or folder to the desktop background, perform the following steps: + You can copy a file or folder from the file +manager to the desktop. To copy a file or folder to the desktop, perform the +following steps: - Open a Nautilus window. + Open a file manager window. In the view pane, display the file or folder that you want @@ -488,74 +408,279 @@ to move. Press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag the file or -folder to the desktop background. An icon for the file or folder is added -to the desktop background. The file or folder is copied to your desktop background -directory. +folder to the desktop. An icon for the file or folder is added to the desktop. +The file or folder is copied to your desktop directory. Alternatively, select the file or folder, then choose EditCopy Files. -Right-click on any desktop background object, then choose Paste -Files. +Right-click on any desktop object, then choose Paste Files. - To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop Background + To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop - desktop background - creating a folder -on + desktop + creating a folder on - To create a folder object, right-click on -the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. -Choose New Folder. An untitled -folder is added to the desktop background. Type the name of the new folder, -then press Return. The folder is displayed with the new name. -The new folder resides in your desktop background directory. + To create a folder object, right-click on the desktop to +open the Desktop menu. Choose New Folder. +An untitled folder is added to the desktop. Type the +name of the new folder, then press Return. The folder is +displayed with the new name. The new folder resides in your desktop directory. + + To Rename a Desktop Object + + desktop + renaming object + + + desktop objects + renaming + + To rename a desktop object, right-click on the +object, then choose Rename. The name of the desktop +object is highlighted. Type the new name for the object, then press Return. + - To Remove an Object from the Desktop Background + To Remove an Object from the Desktop - desktop background - removing an object -from + desktop + removing an object from - desktop background objects + desktop objects removing - To remove an object -from the desktop background right-click on the object, then choose Move to Trash. Alternatively, drag the object to Trash. + To remove an object from the desktop, right-click +on the object, then choose Move to Trash. Alternatively, +drag the object to Trash. - To Delete an Object from the Desktop Background + To Delete an Object from the Desktop - desktop background - deleting an object -from + desktop + deleting an object from - desktop background objects + desktop objects deleting - When you delete -an object from the desktop background, the object is not moved to Trash, but is immediately deleted from the desktop background. -The Delete menu item is only available if you select -the Include a Delete command that bypasses Trash option -in the NautilusFile Management Preferences dialog. - To delete an object from the desktop background right-click on the object, -then choose Delete. + When you delete an object from the desktop, +the object is not moved to Trash, but is immediately +deleted from the desktop. The Delete menu item +is only available if you select the Include a Delete command that +bypasses Trash option in the NautilusFile Management Preferences dialog. + To delete an object from the desktop right-click on the object, then +choose Delete. + + + To View the Properties of a Desktop Object + + desktop + viewing properties of object + + + desktop objects + viewing properties + + To view the properties of +a desktop object, perform the following steps: + + + Right-click on the object whose properties you want to view, +then choose Properties. A properties dialog is +displayed. + + + Use the properties dialog to view the properties of the desktop +object. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + + + To Change the Permissions of a Desktop Object + + desktop + changing permissions of object + + + desktop objects + changing permissions + + To change the permissions +of a desktop object, perform the following steps: + + + Right-click on the object whose permissions you want to change, +then choose Properties. A properties dialog is +displayed. + + + Click on the Permissions tab to display +the Permissions tabbed section. + + + In the Permissions tabbed section, use +the drop-down lists and check boxes to change the permissions for the file +or folder. For more information on the dialog elements in the Permissions tabbed section, see Nautilus File Manager. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + + + To Add an Emblem to a Desktop Object + + desktop + adding emblems to objects + + + desktop objects + adding emblems + + + emblems + adding to desktop objects + + To add an +emblem to a desktop object, perform the following steps: + + + Right-click on the object to which you want to add an emblem, +then choose Properties. A properties dialog is +displayed. + + + Click on the Emblems tab to display the Emblems tabbed section. + + + Select the emblem to add to the item. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + + + To Add a Note to a Desktop Object + + desktop + adding notes to objects + + + desktop objects + adding +notes to + + + notes + adding to desktop objects + + To add a note to a +desktop object, perform the following steps: + + + Select the object to which you want to add a note. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Click on the Notes tab. In the Notes tabbed section, type the note. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. A note emblem is added to the desktop object. + + + To delete a note, delete the note text from the Notes +tabbed section. + + + To Change the Icon for a Desktop Object + + desktop + changing icon of a desktop +object + + + desktop objects + changing icons + + To change the icon +for desktop object, perform the following steps: + + + Right-click on the object whose permissions you want to change, +then choose Properties. A properties dialog is +displayed. + + + On the Basic tabbed section, click on +the Select Custom Icon button. A Select an +icon dialog is displayed. + + + Use the Select an icon dialog to choose +the icon to represent the file or folder. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + To restore an icon from a custom icon to the default icon specified +in the File Types and Programs preference tool, +right-click on the icon then choose Remove Custom Icon. +Alternatively, click on the Remove Custom Icon button +on the Properties dialog. + + + To Resize a Desktop Object Icon + + desktop + resizing icons + + + desktop objects + resizing +icons + + You can change the size of the icon that +represents a desktop object. To change the size of an icon on the desktop, +perform the following steps: + + + Right-click on the desktop object whose icon you want to resize, +then choose Stretch Icon. A rectangle appears around +the icon, with a handle at each corner. + + + Grab one of the handles, then drag the icon to the size that +you want. + To return the icon to the original size, right-click on the icon, then +choose Restore Icon's Original Size. + + - Using Trash on the Desktop Background + Using Trash on the Desktop - desktop background + desktop using Trash Trash - using on desktop -background + using on desktop @@ -576,7 +701,7 @@ background Folders - Desktop background objects + Desktop objects If you need to retrieve a file from Trash, you @@ -592,12 +717,12 @@ in Trash permanently. ways: - From the desktop background - Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop -background. The contents of Trash are displayed in a Nautilus window. + From the desktop + Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop. +The contents of Trash are displayed in a Nautilus window. - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose GoTrash. The contents of Trash are displayed in the window. @@ -613,11 +738,11 @@ the window. ways: - From the desktop background + From the desktop Right-click on the Trash object, then choose Empty Trash. - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose FileEmpty Trash. @@ -625,19 +750,19 @@ Trash. - Using the Desktop Background Menu + Using the Desktop Menu - desktop background - using Desktop Background -menu + desktop + using Desktop menu - Desktop Background menu + Desktop menu description menus - Desktop Background menu + Desktop +menu @@ -645,21 +770,16 @@ menu - Desktop Background menu. The context describes the graphic. + Desktop menu. The context describes the graphic. - - Desktop Background menu - illustration - - To open the Desktop Background -menu, right-click on a vacant space on the desktop background. You can use -the Desktop Background menu to perform actions on the desktop -background. - describes the items in the Desktop Background menu. + Desktop menuillustrationTo open the Desktop menu, right-click on a +vacant space on the desktop. You can use the Desktop menu +to perform actions on the desktop. + describes the items in the Desktop menu. - Items on the Desktop Background Menu + Items on the Desktop Menu @@ -681,8 +801,8 @@ background. - Opens a new Nautilus -window that displays your home location. + Opens a new file manager window that displays your +home location. @@ -692,8 +812,8 @@ window that displays your home location. - Creates a new folder object on your desktop background. The folder is created -in your desktop background directory. + Creates a new folder object on your desktop. The folder is created in your +desktop directory. @@ -713,7 +833,7 @@ in your desktop background directory. - Creates a launcher on your desktop background. For more information, see . + Creates a launcher on your desktop. For more information, see . @@ -735,7 +855,18 @@ Name - Arranges the objects on the desktop background alphabetically by name. + Arranges the objects on the desktop alphabetically by name. + + + + + + Keep Aligned + + + + Ensures that the left edges of the objects +on the desktop are aligned with one another. @@ -746,8 +877,7 @@ Name Deletes the selected file or -files from the folder or desktop background, and places the file or files -in buffer. +files from the folder or desktop, and places the file or files in buffer. @@ -757,8 +887,8 @@ in buffer. - Copies the selected file or files from the folder or desktop background, and -places the file or files in buffer. + Copies the selected file or files from the folder or desktop, and places the +file or files in buffer. @@ -768,8 +898,7 @@ places the file or files in buffer. - Puts the file or files in the buffer into the selected folder or the desktop -background. + Puts the file or files in the buffer into the selected folder or the desktop. @@ -793,7 +922,6 @@ Background Resets the desktop background to the last pattern that you chose from the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. You can access the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog from Nautilus windows. - @@ -813,10 +941,10 @@ you to change the desktop background.
- Changing the Pattern or Color of the Desktop Background + Changing the Pattern or Color of the Desktop - desktop background - changing pattern + desktop + background, changing pattern or color @@ -824,14 +952,15 @@ or color changing desktop background You can -change the pattern or color of the desktop background to suit your preferences. Nautilus includes background patterns and colors that you can -use to change the look-and-feel of the desktop background. +change the pattern or color of the desktop background to suit your preferences. +The file manager includes background patterns and colors that you can use +to change the look-and-feel of the desktop background. You can change the pattern or color of the desktop background in any of the following ways: Drag a pattern or color from another window or dialog to the -desktop background. +desktop. If your desktop background is a color, you can create a gradient effect from a color into the desktop background color. A gradient effect is a visual effect where one color blends gradually into another color. To create a gradient @@ -850,7 +979,7 @@ must hide the panel before you drag the color. of the desktop background, perform the following steps: - Open a Nautilus window. + Open a file manager window. Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. The Backgrounds diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu-C.omf index 0d2be10..5d631c1 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Menus - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Working With Menus chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Working With Menus chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml index ecb0430..a76eb84 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goseditmainmenu.xml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ Working With Menus - This chapter describes how to use menus in the desktop. + This chapter describes how to use menus in the GNOME Desktop. Introduction to Menus @@ -9,31 +9,36 @@ menus introduction - You can access all desktop functions through menus. The Menu Panel contains -menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to perform your tasks. -You can perform various actions on your menus, such as copy menu items to -panels. - You can access the following menus from the desktop: + You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The +panels contains menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to +perform your tasks. You can perform various actions on your menus, such as +copy menu items to panels. + You can access the following menus in your desktop environment: Applications menu: You can access many -of your applications, commands, and configuration options from the Applications menu. You can also access the desktop preference tools -from the Applications menu. +of your applications, commands, and configuration options from the Applications menu. You can also access the desktop environment preference +tools from the Applications menu. Actions menu: You can access various commands -that enable you to perform desktop tasks from the Actions -menu. For example, you can start the Search Tool -application, or log out of the desktop. +that enable you to perform desktop environment tasks from the Actions menu. For example, you can start the Search Tool +application, or log out of the desktop environment. - Main Menu: You can also access the items -in the Applications and Actions menus -from the Main Menu. You can have many Main Menu buttons in your panels. + Main Menu: You can access the items in +the Applications and Actions menus from +the Main Menu. You can have many Main Menu +buttons in your panels. + + + Menu Bar: You can also access the +items in the Applications and Actions +menus from the Menu Bar. You can have many Menu Bar objects in your panels. - You can also right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. The Desktop Background -menu enables you to perform desktop background-related tasks. + You can also right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. The Desktop menu enables you to perform +desktop-related tasks. All of these menus provide you with multiple ways to perform your tasks, and enable you to work in the way that you prefer. @@ -60,7 +65,8 @@ a command. You can also right-click on a launcher to open a popup menu. The popup menu enables you to add the item to a panel, and perform other tasks. For more information on the popup menu, see the next section. You can change the theme for your session to change how all your menus -look. To change the theme, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. +look. To change the theme, use the Theme preference +tool. Menu Item Popup Menu @@ -84,8 +90,8 @@ menu also contains a submenu that allows you to perform menu-related tasks. Remove items from menus. - Open the Run Program dialog with the -menu item command in the dialog. + Open the Run Application dialog with +the menu item command in the dialog. Add menus to panels. You can add a menu as a menu object or @@ -99,12 +105,8 @@ as a drawer object. shows the popup menu. - - menu item popup menu - illustration -
- Menu Item Popup Menu + Menu Item Popup Menu<indexterm><primary>menu item popup menu</primary><secondary>illustration</secondary></indexterm> @@ -161,15 +163,16 @@ the menu. - Displays the Run Program dialog -with the command from the Command field of the launcher -in the command field on the Run Program dialog. + Displays the Run Application +dialog with the command from the Command field of the +launcher in the command field on the Run Application +dialog. - Help on application_name + Help on application-name @@ -259,20 +262,22 @@ the properties of the submenu. The Applications menu contains a hierarchy of submenus, from which you can start the standard GNOME applications and -preference tools. The Applications menu contains the Desktop Preferences menu. You can use the Desktop Preferences menu to start the desktop preference tools. The Applications menu also includes the file manager and the help browser. +preference tools. The Applications menu contains the Desktop Preferences menu. You can use the Desktop Preferences menu to start the desktop environment preference tools. The Applications menu also includes the file manager and the help browser. The Applications menu resides in the following places: - Menu Panel - - - Start Here location in Nautilus + + Main Menu + - Main Menu + Menu Bar + + Start Here location in the file manager + @@ -282,8 +287,8 @@ preference tools. The Applications menu contains the Actions menu The Actions menu contains various commands that enable -you to perform desktop tasks. describes -the commands in the Actions menu. +you to perform desktop environment tasks. +describes the commands in the Actions menu. Actions Menu Commands @@ -303,12 +308,12 @@ the commands in the Actions menu. - Run Program + Run Application - Opens the Run Program dialog. -Use the Run Program dialog to run commands. For more + Opens the Run Application dialog. +Use the Run Application dialog to run commands. For more information, see . @@ -338,12 +343,12 @@ you saved. - Screenshot + Take Screenshot - Takes a screenshot of the desktop, and opens the Screenshot dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog -to save the screenshot. + Takes a screenshot of the screen, and opens the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot +dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -372,53 +377,50 @@ to save the screenshot. The Actions menu resides in the following places: - Menu Panel. + Main Menu. The items in the Actions menu are at the top level of the Main Menu. - Main Menu. The items in the Actions menu are at the top level of the Main Menu. + Menu Bar. - Using the Run Program Dialog + Using the Run Application Dialog - Run Program dialog, using + Run Application dialog, using - The Run Program dialog gives you access to the command -line. When you run a command in the Run Program dialog, + The Run Application dialog gives you access to the command +line. When you run a command in the Run Application dialog, you cannot receive output from the command. To run a command from the command line perform the following steps: - Display the Run Program dialog. You can -display the Run Program dialog in any of the following -ways:From the Menu PanelChoose ActionsRun -Program.From any panelAdd the Run button to a panel. Right-click on -the panel, then choose Add to PanelButtonRun. + Display the Run Application dialog. You +can display the Run Application dialog in any of the +following ways:From any panelAdd the Run button to a panel. Right-click on +the panel, then choose Add to PanelActionsRun. Click on the Run button.From the Main MenuOpen the Main Menu, then choose Run -Program.Use shortcut keysThe default shortcut keys to display the Run Program +Application.From the Menu BarChoose ActionsRun +Application.Use shortcut keysThe default shortcut keys to display the Run Application dialog are AltF2. You can change the -shortcut keys that display the Run Program dialog in -the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. To change -the shortcut keys, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesKeyboard -Shortcuts.From a menu item popup menuRight-click on an item in a menu, then choose Put into run -dialog from the popup menu. The Run Program +shortcut keys that display the Run Application dialog +in the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool.From a menu item popup menuRight-click on an item in a menu, then choose Put into run +dialog from the popup menu. The Run Application dialog opens with the command from the menu in the command field. - The Run Program dialog is displayed. + The Run Application dialog is displayed. Enter the command that you want to run in the blank field. Alternatively, to choose a command that you ran previously, click the down arrow button beside the command field, then choose the command to run. - Alternatively, click on the Known Applications -button to display a list of available applications. - You can also use the Append File button to choose -a file to append to the command line. For example, you can enter emacs as the command, then choose a file to edit. + Alternatively, select the Show list of known applications option to display a list of available applications. + You can also use the Run with file button to +choose a file to append to the command line. For example, you can enter emacs as the command, then choose a file to edit. Select the Run in terminal option to run the application or command in a terminal window. Choose this option for an application or command that does not create a window in which to run. - Click on the Run button on the Run Program dialog. + Click on the Run button on the Run Application dialog. @@ -431,22 +433,22 @@ command that does not create a window in which to run. take a screenshot in any of the following ways: - From the Menu Panel - To take a screenshot of the entire screen, choose ActionsScreenshot. -A Screenshot dialog is displayed. To save the screenshot, + From the Menu Bar + To take a screenshot of the entire screen, choose ActionsTake Screenshot. +A Save Screenshot dialog is displayed. To save the screenshot, select the Save screenshot to file option. Enter the path and filename for the screenshot in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, to save the screenshot to another directory, click Browse. When you select a directory, click OK. - You can also save the screenshot to the desktop background. To save -the screenshot to the desktop background, select the Save screenshot -to desktop option. + You can also save the screenshot to the desktop. To save the screenshot +to the desktop, select the Save screenshot to desktop +option. From any panel Add the Screenshot button to a panel. Right-click -on the panel, then choose Add to PanelButtonScreenshot. Click on the Screenshot button to take -a screenshot of the entire screen. Use the Screenshot +on the panel, then choose Add to PanelActionsScreenshot. Click on the Screenshot button to take +a screenshot of the entire screen. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -475,7 +477,7 @@ dialog to save the screenshot. Takes a screenshot of the entire screen, and -displays the Screenshot dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. +displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -485,8 +487,8 @@ Screen Takes a screenshot -of the window that has focus, and displays the Screenshot -dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. +of the window to which the mouse points, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to +save the screenshot. @@ -499,8 +501,8 @@ tool to modify the default shortcut keys. Use a command You can use the gnome-panel-screenshot command to take a screenshot. The gnome-panel-screenshot command takes -a screenshot of the entire screen, and displays the Screenshot -dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. +a screenshot of the entire screen, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to +save the screenshot. You can also use options on the gnome-panel-screenshot command as follows: @@ -526,7 +528,7 @@ command as follows: Takes a screenshot of the window that has -focus, and displays the Screenshot dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. +focus, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -537,8 +539,8 @@ focus, and displays the Screenshot dialog. Use the Takes -a screenshot after the specified number of seconds, and displays the Screenshot dialog. Use the Screenshot dialog -to save the screenshot. +a screenshot after the specified number of seconds, and displays the Save Screenshot dialog. Use the Save Screenshot +dialog to save the screenshot. @@ -576,39 +578,16 @@ Menu - Open Main Menu. Menu items: Applications, CDE Menu, Run Program, Search for Files, Screenshot, Lock Screen, Log Out. + Open Main Menu. Menu items: Applications, Run Application, Search for Files, Open Recent, Take Screenshot, Lock Screen, Log Out. - You can access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and + The Main Menu provides access to the Applications menu and the many of the items in the Actions +menu. You can access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options from the Main Menu. - The Main Menu provides the following top-level menus -and special menu items: - - - Applications: Contains all applications -and preference tools. This menu also includes the file manager and the help -browser. - - - Actions: Contains commands that enable -you to perform desktop tasks, for example the Lock Screen -and Log Out commands. The items in the Actions menu are at the top level of the Main Menu. - - You can add Main Menu buttons to your panels. By default, the Main Menu is represented on panels by a stylized -footprint icon, as follows: - - - - - - - Main Menu icon. - - - +footprint icon, as illustrated in the graphic above. To Open the Main Menu @@ -626,7 +605,7 @@ footprint icon, as follows: You can use shortcut keys to open the Main Menu. When you use shortcut keys to open the Main Menu, the Main Menu appears at the mouse pointer. The default shortcut keys to open the Main Menu are AltF1. To change the shortcut keys that open -the Main Menu, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesKeyboard Shortcuts. +the Main Menu, use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool. @@ -641,6 +620,42 @@ as you want to your panels. To add a Main Menu to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelMain Menu. + + Menu Bar + + menus + Menu Bar + Menu +Bar + + + Menu Bar + introduction + + + + + + + + Menu Bar applet. Menus: Applications, Actions. + + + + The Menu Bar provides access to the Applications and Actions menus. You can access +almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options +from the Menu Bar. + + To Add a Menu Bar to a Panel + + Menu Bar + adding to panel + + You can add as many Menu Bar +applets as you want to your panels. To add a Menu Bar +to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. + + Customizing Your Menus @@ -656,7 +671,7 @@ right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to Desktop Preferences menu - You use the following desktop components to customize menus: + You use the following desktop environment components to customize menus: Menus on panels @@ -667,13 +682,10 @@ right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to When you use panels to customize your menus, you use the menu item popup menu. For more information, see . - When you use Nautilus to customize your menus, -you must access the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences menu from within Nautilus. -To access the Applications menu or the Desktop -Preferences menu, open a Nautilus window. -Choose GoStart Here. Double-click on the Applications object -or on the Desktop Preferences object. For more information -on Nautilus, see Nautilus File Manager. + When you use the file manager to customize your menus, you must access +the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences menu from within the file manager. To access the Applications menu or the Desktop Preferences menu, open a +file manager window. Choose GoStart Here. Double-click on the Applications object or on the Desktop Preferences object. +For more information on the file manager, see Nautilus File Manager. To Add a Menu @@ -683,8 +695,9 @@ on Nautilus, see Nautilus File ManagerTo add a menu, perform the following steps: - In a Nautilus window, access the -location where you want to add the menu. For example, to add a menu to the Applications menu, choose GoStart Here, then double-click on the Applications object. + In a file manager window, access the location where you want +to add the menu. For example, to add a menu to the Applications +menu, choose GoStart Here, then double-click on the Applications object. Choose FileNew Folder. An untitled folder is added to the @@ -720,33 +733,32 @@ Launcher dialog. For more information on the elements in the Click OK. - - To Add a Launcher to an Empty Menu - To add a launcher to an empty menu, perform the following steps: - - - Open a Nautilus window, then choose GoStart Here. -Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. The Start Here location is -displayed. - - - In the Nautilus window, double-click -on the object that represents the menu to which you want to add the launcher. - - - Choose FileNew Launcher. A Create Launcher + + + To Add a Launcher to an Empty Menu + To add a launcher to an empty menu, perform the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window, then choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, +double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. +The Start Here location is displayed. + + + In the file manager window, double-click on the object that +represents the menu to which you want to add the launcher. + + + Choose FileNew Launcher. A Create Launcher dialog is displayed. - - - Enter the properties of the launcher in the Create + + + Enter the properties of the launcher in the Create Launcher dialog. For more information on the elements in the Create Launcher dialog, see Working With Panels. - - - Click OK. - - - + + + Click OK. + + To Copy a Launcher to a Menu @@ -758,17 +770,15 @@ Launcher dialog. For more information on the elements in the - In a Nautilus window, access the -location from which you want to copy the launcher. For example, to copy a -launcher from the Applications menu, choose GoStart Here, -then double-click on the Applications object. + In a file manager window, access the location from which you +want to copy the launcher. For example, to copy a launcher from the Applications menu, choose GoStart Here, then double-click on the Applications object. Select the launcher that you want to copy, then choose EditCopy File. - In a Nautilus window, access the -location to which you want to copy the launcher. + In a file manager window, access the location to which you +want to copy the launcher. Choose EditPaste Files. The launcher is added to the new location. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity-C.omf index 29cef9d..1d069a8 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Windows - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Working With Windows chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Working With Windows chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml index da1d759..fb13a3c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosmetacity.xml @@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ Working With Windows The information in this chapter describes how to use windows -in the desktop. You can use several types of window manager with the GNOME -desktop, for example, Metacity and Sawfish. Many of the functions in Metacity +in the desktop environment. You can use several types of window manager with +the GNOME Desktop, for example, Metacity and Sawfish. Many of the functions in Metacity are also available in Sawfish. This chapter describes the functions that are associated with the Metacity window manager. @@ -18,13 +18,14 @@ window manager. workspaces introduction - You can display many windows at the same time on your desktop. -Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop that are called -workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. Every workspace -on the desktop contains the same desktop background, the same panels, and -the same menus. However, you can run different applications, and open different -windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace at a time on -your desktop but you can have windows open in other workspaces. + You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop +environment. Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop environment +that are called workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can +work. Every workspace in your desktop environment contains the same desktop, +the same panels, and the same menus. However, you can run different applications, +and open different windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace +at a time in your desktop environment but you can have windows open in other +workspaces. The Workspace Switcher applet displays a visual representation of your windows and workspaces, as show in .
@@ -40,10 +41,10 @@ visual representation of your windows and workspaces, as show in Window Manager Behavior @@ -54,9 +55,8 @@ Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspac The window manager manages where your windows are located, and which window has focus. The window frame contains buttons that enable you to perform standard actions such as moving, closing, and resizing windows. - You can configure some window manager settings in the Windows preference tool. This manual describes the functions that are -associated with the default configuration of the Metacity -window manager. The default configuration is specified in the Windows preference tool. + You can configure some window manager settings in the Windows preference tool. This manual describes the functions +that are associated with the default configuration of the Metacity window manager. The default configuration is specified in the Windows preference tool. @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ window manager. The default configuration is specified in the Windo windows types of - The desktop features the following types of windows: + The desktop environment features the following types of windows: Application windows @@ -75,6 +75,17 @@ of the application window contains a titlebar. The titlebar contains buttons that you can use to work with the window. The buttons in an application window frame enable you to perform actions such as open the Window Menu, or close the window. The Window Menu provides a number of actions that you can perform on the window. + The following figure shows a typical application window. + + + + + + + Application window in Simple theme. + + + Dialog windows @@ -95,6 +106,17 @@ that enable you to do the following: you open a dialog window, the window is usually raised and has focus. Some dialog windows do not allow you to use the application until you close the dialog. + The following figure shows a typical dialog window. + + + + + + + Dialog window in Simple theme. + + + @@ -274,7 +296,7 @@ that you can use to work with windows and workspaces. - Window Menu. Menu items: Minimize, Maximize, Shade, Move, Resize, Close, Put on All Workspaces, Move to workspace_name. + Window Menu. Menu items: Minimize, Maximize, Shade, Move, Resize, Close, Put on All Workspaces, Move to workspace-name. @@ -344,9 +366,10 @@ the window. If the window is already maximized, choose UnmaximizeRoll Up or Unroll - Shades the window. -If the window is already shaded, choose Unroll -to restore the window to its previous size. + Reduces a window +so that only the titlebar is visible. If the window is already rolled up, +choose Unroll to restore the window to its previous +size. @@ -394,11 +417,11 @@ only. - Move to workspace_name or Only on workspace_name + Move to workspace-name or Only on workspace-name Moves the window to the workspace that you choose. If -the window is on all of your workspaces, choose Only on workspace_name to put the window on the workspace +the window is on all of your workspaces, choose Only on workspace-name to put the window on the workspace that you want. @@ -492,12 +515,8 @@ when the following windows are open: The buttons in the applet show the status of your windows. explains the information that the window list buttons provide about the window. The examples in refer to . - - Window List applet - window status information -
- Window Status Information on Window List Buttons + Window Status Information on Window List Buttons<indexterm><primary>Window List applet</primary><secondary>window status information</secondary></indexterm> @@ -619,6 +638,9 @@ see . Workspace Switcher + + Workspace Switcher applet + Workspace Switcher displays a visual representation of your workspaces, as shown in . shows the applet when the GNOME session contains four workspaces. Your workspaces appear as buttons on the applet. The background @@ -648,27 +670,28 @@ of rows in which your workspaces are displayed in Workspace Switche display the names of your workspaces in the applet. - Using the Menu Panel to Work With Windows + Using the Top Edge Panel to Work With Windows - Menu Panel + top edge panel window list icon window lists - Menu Panel + top edge +panel - From the Menu Panel, you can view a list of -all windows that are currently open. You can also choose a window to give -focus to. To view the window list, click on the icon at the extreme right -of the Menu Panel. The following figure shows an example of the window list -that is displayed from the Menu Panel: + From the top edge panel, you can view a +list of all windows that are currently open. You can also choose a window +to give focus to. To view the window list, click on the icon at the extreme +right of the top edge panel. The following figure shows an example of the +window list that is displayed from the top edge panel: - Window list displayed from Menu Panel. + Window list displayed from top edge panel. @@ -678,7 +701,6 @@ give focus to a window, choose that window from the window list. The window list lists the windows in all workspaces. The windows in all workspaces other than the current workspace, are listed under a separator line. - You cannot move the icon at the extreme right of the Menu Panel. @@ -758,11 +780,11 @@ focus to the window. - Menu Panel + Top edge panel Click on the icon at the extreme -right of the Menu Panel. A list of your open windows is displayed. Choose +right of the top edge panel. A list of your open windows is displayed. Choose the window from the list. @@ -950,52 +972,48 @@ to the new location. - To Shade a Window + To Roll Up a Window windows - shading + rolling up + + + rolling up windows shading windows + rolling up windows - You can shade -and unshade windows, as follows: - - - - - - - - Shade - - - Reduce the window so that only the titlebar is visible. - - - - - Unshade - - - Switch a window from a shaded state so that the full window is displayed. - - - - - - To shade a window perform one of the following actions: + You +can roll up and roll down windows, as follows: + + + Roll up + + Reduce the window so that +only the titlebar is visible. + + + + Roll down + + Switch a window from a +rolled-up state so that the full window is displayed. + + + + To roll up a window perform one of the following actions: - Double-click on the titlebar of the window. To unshade the + Double-click on the titlebar of the window. To roll down the window, double-click on the titlebar again. - Open the Window Menu. Choose Roll Up. To unshade the window, choose Unroll. + Open the Window Menu. Choose Roll Up. To roll down the window, choose Unroll. Right-click on the button that represents the window in Window List, then choose Roll Up -from the Window Menu. To unshade the window, choose Unroll. +from the Window Menu. To roll down the window, choose Unroll. @@ -1029,7 +1047,7 @@ window to the workspace you require. Use the Window Menu Open the Window Menu. To move the window to the next -workspace choose Move to workspace_name. +workspace choose Move to workspace-name. @@ -1063,32 +1081,32 @@ Switcher. - - + + Default Shortcut Keys - + Function - + CtrlAltright arrow - - Selects -the workspace to the right. + + Selects the workspace to the +right. - + CtrlAltleft arrow - - Selects -the workspace to the left. + + Selects the workspace to the +left. @@ -1103,8 +1121,7 @@ the workspace to the left. workspacesadding - To add workspaces to your desktop, right-click on Workspace -Switcher, then choose Preferences. + To add workspaces to your desktop environment, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to specify the number of workspaces you require. Workspace Switcher @@ -1130,7 +1147,7 @@ then type the new name for the workspace. When you delete a workspace the windows in the workspace are moved to another workspace, and the empty workspace is deleted. - To delete workspaces from your desktop, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. + To delete workspaces from your desktop environment, right-click on Workspace Switcher, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to specify the number of workspaces you require. Workspace Switcher diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-C.omf index 87bc465..7a62607 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Nautilus File Manager - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Nautilus File Manager chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Nautilus File Manager chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-applications-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-applications-C.omf index 42319a6..66d9767 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-applications-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus-applications-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Nautilus File Manager - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Nautilus File Manager chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Nautilus File Manager chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml index 5d4f18f..2c0e2ff 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml @@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ introduction The Nautilus file manager provides -an integrated access point to your files and applications. Nautilus enables you to do the following: +an integrated access point to your files and applications. The file manager +enables you to do the following: Display your files and folders. @@ -24,57 +25,61 @@ an integrated access point to your files and applications. Nautilus Customize your files and folders. + + Open special URI locations. + + + Write data to a CD. + - Nautilus also manages the desktop background. -The desktop background lies behind all of the other components on your visible -desktop. The desktop background is an active component of the user interface. - Nautilus windows enable you to display and -manage your files and folders. You can open a Nautilus -window in any of the following ways: + Nautilus also manages the desktop. The desktop +lies behind all of the other components on your visible desktop. The desktop +is an active component of the user interface. + File manager windows enable you to display and manage your files and +folders. You can open a file manager window in any of the following ways: Double-click on the Home object on the -desktop background. +desktop. Choose ApplicationsHome Folder. - Right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. Choose New Window. + Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop +menu. Choose New Window. - The Nautilus window displays the contents -of your home location in the view pane. + The file manager window displays the contents of your home location +in the view pane. - Nautilus Windows + File Manager Windows file manager windows - Nautilus windows enable you to display and -manage your files and folders. shows a Nautilus window that displays the contents of a folder. - - file manager - icon view - illustration - + File manager windows enable you to display and manage your files and +folders. shows a file manager window that +displays the contents of a folder.
- Contents of a Folder in a Nautilus Window + Contents of a Folder in a File Manager Window<indexterm><primary>file +manager</primary><secondary>icon view</secondary><tertiary>illustration</tertiary></indexterm> - A folder in a Nautilus window. Callouts: Menubar, toolbar, location bar, zoom buttons, side pane, view pane, tabs. + A folder in a file manager window. Callouts: Menubar, toolbar, location bar, zoom buttons, side pane, view pane.
- describes the components of Nautilus windows. + describes the components of file +manager windows.
- Nautilus Window Components + File Manager Window Components @@ -94,7 +99,7 @@ manage your files and folders. shows a Menubar - Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in Nautilus. + Contains menus that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. @@ -102,7 +107,7 @@ manage your files and folders. shows a Toolbar - Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in Nautilus. + Contains buttons that you use to perform tasks in the file manager. @@ -114,7 +119,7 @@ manage your files and folders. shows a Location field or Go To -field: Enables you to specify a file, folder, or URL that you want to display. +field: Enables you to specify a file, folder, or URI that you want to view. Zoom buttons: Enable you to change the @@ -122,7 +127,7 @@ size of items in the view pane. View as drop-down list: Enables you to -choose how to display items in your view pane. +choose how to show items in your view pane. @@ -135,14 +140,14 @@ choose how to display items in your view pane. Performs the following functions: - Enables you to navigate through your files. + Shows information about the current file or folder. - Displays information about the current file or folder. + Enables you to navigate through your files. The side pane contains a drop-down list that enables -you to choose what to display in the side pane. You can choose from the following +you to choose what to show in the side pane. You can choose from the following options: @@ -178,7 +183,7 @@ options: View pane - Displays the contents of the following: + Shows the contents of the following: Particular types of files @@ -189,18 +194,12 @@ options: FTP sites + + Locations that correspond to special URIs + - - - Resize handle - - - Grab this handle, then drag to -resize the side pane and the view pane. - - Statusbar @@ -212,12 +211,12 @@ resize the side pane and the view pane.
- You can also open a popup menu from Nautilus -windows. To open this popup menu right-click in a Nautilus -window. The items in this menu depend on where you right-click. For example, -when you right-click on a file or folder, you can choose items related to -the file or folder. When you right-click on the background of a view pane, -you can choose items related to the display of items in the view pane. + You can also open a popup menu from file manager windows. To open this +popup menu right-click in a file manager window. The items in this menu depend +on where you right-click. For example, when you right-click on a file or folder, +you can choose items related to the file or folder. When you right-click on +the background of a view pane, you can choose items related to the display +of items in the view pane. View Pane @@ -241,22 +240,28 @@ of the following: FTP sites + + Locations that correspond to special URIs + - viewer componentsNautilus contains viewer components that -enable you to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, - you can use an image viewer to display Portable Network Graphics (PNG) files -in the view pane. The following figure shows a PNG file displayed in the view -pane. - - - - - - - Nautilus window with PNG file displayed in the view pane. - - - + viewer componentsThe file +manager contains viewer components that enable you +to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you can +use a text viewer to display text files in the view pane. +shows a text file displayed in the view pane. +
+ Text File in a File Manager Window + + + + + + + File manager window with text file in view pane. Side pane contains: file icon, file information, file emblem, Open with gedit, Open with buttons. + + + +
Displaying a file in the view pane provides the following benefits: @@ -267,16 +272,18 @@ pane. However, you cannot edit a file in the view pane. - Nautilus also includes views -that enable you to display the contents of your folders in different ways. -For example, you can display the contents of a folder in the following types -of view: + The file manager also includes views that enable +you to display the contents of your folders in different ways. For example, +you can display the contents of a folder in the following types of view: - Icon view: Displays the items in the folder as icons. + Icon view: Shows the items in the folder as icons. - List view: Displays the items in the folder as a list. + List view: Shows the items in the folder as a list. + + + Audio view: Shows only the audio items in the folder. Use the View menu to choose how to display a folder. @@ -293,8 +300,9 @@ For more information on views, see . side pane file manager - You can choose what information -you want to view in the side pane. You can choose to display one of the following: + To display the side pane, +choose ViewSide Pane. You can choose what information you want to view in the side +pane. You can choose to display one of the following: @@ -316,14 +324,14 @@ on emblems, see the next section. History - Contains a history list of files, folders, and FTP sites that you have -recently visited. + Contains a history list of files, folders, FTP sites, and URIs that +you have recently visited. Notes - Enables you to add notes to your folders. + Enables you to add notes to your files and folders. @@ -346,17 +354,18 @@ at the top right of the side pane. file manager emblems - introduction + emblems emblems - file manager + introduction - In icon view, Nautilus displays your files and -folders as icons. You can add emblems to your file icons and folder icons. -An emblem is a small icon that you can add to an item to visually mark the -item. For example, to mark a file as important, you can add an Important emblem to the file icon to create the following visual -effect: + In icon +view, the file manager displays your files and folders as icons. You can add +emblems to your file icons and folder icons. An emblem is a small icon that +you can add to an item to visually mark the item. For example, to mark a file +as important, you can add an Important emblem to the +file icon to create the following visual effect: @@ -409,7 +418,7 @@ effect: - File icon. + File icon with preview text in the icon. @@ -440,14 +449,14 @@ icon caption. - Nautilus includes default emblems for the -following types of item: + The file manager includes default emblems for the following types of +item: Symbolic links - Items for which you have the following permissions: + Items for which you have the following permissions:permissionsand emblems Read permission only @@ -458,8 +467,7 @@ following types of item: - The default emblems change depending on your theme. The following table -shows the default emblems for the Default theme. + The following table shows the default emblems: @@ -489,7 +497,8 @@ shows the default emblems for the Default theme. - Symbolic link + symbolic linksand emblemsSymbolic +link @@ -537,17 +546,15 @@ shows the default emblems for the Default theme. file manager navigating - Each Nautilus window displays -the contents of a single file, folder, or FTP site. This section describes -the following: + Each file manager window displays the contents of a single +file, folder, FTP site, or special URI location. This section describes the +following: - How to display items in Nautilus -windows. + How to display items in file manager windows. - How to open files from Nautilus -windows. + How to open files from file manager windows. How to navigate the files and folders in your file system. @@ -555,6 +562,9 @@ windows. How to navigate to FTP sites. + + How to access special URI locations. + To Display Your Home Location @@ -564,7 +574,7 @@ windows. - Nautilus home location icon. + Home location icon. @@ -582,18 +592,18 @@ perform one of the following actions: Double-click on the Home object on the -desktop background. +desktop. - On a Nautilus window, choose GoHome. + On a file manager window, choose GoHome. - On a Nautilus window, click on -the Home toolbar button. + On a file manager window, click on the Home +toolbar button. - The Nautilus window displays the contents -of your home location. To reload the display, click on the Reload button. + The file manager window displays the contents of your home location. +To reload the display, click on the Reload button. To Display a Folder @@ -611,8 +621,9 @@ ways: In the Location field, type the path of the folder that you want to display, then press Return. The Location field includes an autocomplete feature. -As you type a path, Nautilus reads your file system. -When you type enough characters to uniquely identify a directory, Nautilus completes the name of the directory in the Location field. +As you type a path, the file manager reads your file system. When you type +enough characters to uniquely identify a directory, the file manager completes +the name of the directory in the Location field. Use the Tree in the side pane. For more @@ -760,9 +771,8 @@ not display files. For more information, see . file manager opening files - When you open a file, Nautilus -performs the default action for that file type. The default action can be -one of the following: + When you open a file, the file manager performs the default +action for that file type. The default action can be one of the following: Use a viewer component to display the file in the view pane. @@ -771,9 +781,9 @@ one of the following: Launch an application that opens the file. - Nautilus checks the contents of a file to -determine the type of a file. If the first lines do not determine the type -of the file, then Nautilus checks the file extension. + The file manager checks the contents of a file to determine the type +of a file. If the first lines do not determine the type of the file, then +the file manager checks the file extension. If you cannot find the file that you want to open, you can use Search Tool. To start Search Tool, choose ActionsSearch for Files. @@ -791,10 +801,9 @@ pane viewer components - Nautilus contains viewer -components that enable you to display particular types of file in the view -pane. For example, you can display the following types of files in the view -pane: + The file manager contains viewer components that +enable you to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, +you can display the following types of files in the view pane: Plain text files @@ -809,13 +818,10 @@ pane: To reload the contents of the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop loading an item in the view pane, choose ViewStop. When you display a file in the view pane, the viewer component might -add menu items to the Nautilus menus. The menu -items relate to the file type that is displayed. For example, when you display -a PNG file, the Edit menu contains flip and rotate menu -items. +add menu items to the file manager menus. The menu items relate to the file +type that is displayed. For example, when you display a PNG file, the Edit menu contains flip and rotate menu items. Also, when you display some types of file in the view pane, you can -use the Nautilus zoom buttons to change the size -of the item. +use the file manager zoom buttons to change the size of the item. To Execute the Default Action @@ -862,21 +868,9 @@ submenu. for files When you display a file in the view -pane, the side pane might contain buttons. -shows the side pane when a text file is displayed in the view pane. -
- Side Pane When a File is Displayed in the View Pane - - - - - - - Side pane. Contains: file icon, file information, file emblem, Open with gedit, Open with buttons, tabs. - - - -
+pane, the side pane might contain buttons. +shows the buttons in the side pane when a text file is displayed in the view +pane. The buttons represent any actions that are defined in the File Types and Programs preference tool. The actions are defined in the Default action drop-down list in the Edit file type dialog in the File Types and Programs preference tool. Click on a button to execute an action. For example, if an action defined for plain text documents is to open the file @@ -884,12 +878,22 @@ in gedit. If this action is defined, an Op the file in the gedit application, click on the Open with gedit button. A button that represents the action does not appear in the side -pane if the actions are excluded in either of the following dialogs: Open with Other ApplicationOpen with Other Viewer +pane if the actions are excluded in either of the following dialogs: + + + + Open with Other Application + + + + + Open with Other Viewer + + + - Using the Start Here Location @@ -898,7 +902,7 @@ can we get the information for this section?--> - Nautilus Start Here icon. + Start Here icon. @@ -920,33 +924,34 @@ Here location enables you to access the following functions: Double-click on Applications to access your key GNOME applications. You can also access the Applications -menu through the Main Menu and the Menu Panel. +menu through the Main Menu and the Menu Bar. Desktop Preferences Double-click on Desktop Preferences to customize -your desktop. You can also access the desktop preferences through the Applications menu. +your desktop environment. You can also access the desktop environment preference +tools through the Applications menu. - Programs that enable you to configure your system as a server, -and to choose other system settings. + Applications that enable you to configure your system as a +server, and to choose other system settings. You can access the Start Here location in the following ways: - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose GoStart Here. The contents of the Start Here location are displayed in the window. - From the desktop background - Double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop -background. The contents of the Start Here location are -displayed in a Nautilus window. + From the desktop + Double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. +The contents of the Start Here location are displayed +in a file manager window. @@ -961,11 +966,11 @@ displayed in a Nautilus window. FTP sites FTP sites - You can use Nautilus -to access FTP sites. To access an FTP site, enter the URL for the site in -the field on the location bar, then press Return. The contents -of the site are displayed in the view pane. To copy a file from the FTP site, -drag the file to the new location. + You can use the file manager to access +FTP sites. To access an FTP site, enter the URL for the site in the field +on the location bar, then press Return. The contents of the +site are displayed in the view pane. To copy a file from the FTP site, drag +the file to the new location. To access an FTP site that requires a username and password, you can enter the URL in the following form: @@ -974,6 +979,273 @@ enter the URL in the following form: To reload the FTP site in the view pane, choose ViewReload. To stop loading the FTP site, choose ViewStop. + + To Access Network Servers + + network servers + accessing + + + file manager + network servers + network servers + + If your desktop environment +is configured to access servers on a network, you can use the file manager +to access the network servers. + To access network servers, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file +manager window is displayed. The window displays the network servers that +you can access. Double-click on the network server that you want to access. + Samba serversWindows sharesTo access Windows shares, double-click on the Network +Neighborhood icon. A list of the Windows shares available to you +is displayed in the file manager window. + + + + + + + + Location + + + URI + + + + + + + Network servers + + + + network:/// + + + + + + NFS servers + + + + nfs:/// + + + + + + Shares on Windows servers + + + + smb:/// + + + + + + + + To Add a Network Server + To add a network server, choose ApplicationsNetwork Servers. A file +manager window is displayed. Double-click on the New Server +object. A New Server dialog is displayed. Enter the name +of the server in the dialog, then click OK. + + + + Accessing Special URI Locations + + special URI locations + accessing + + + file manager + special URI +locations + + + URI, special + special URI locations + + The GNOME Desktop contains +special URI locations that enable you to access particular functions from +the file manager. For example, to access the preference tools, you can access +the preferences:/// URI in a file manager window. The following +table lists the special URI locations that you can use with the file manager: + + + + + + + + URI + + + Location + + + + + + + + all-applications:/// + + + + Opens +the all-applications:/// location in a file manager window. +Double-click on an application to start the application. + + + + + + all-preferences:/// + + + + Opens +the all-preferences:/// location in a file manager window. +Double-click on a preference tool to start the preference tool. + + + + + + applications:/// + + + + Opens +the Applications location in a file manager window. Double-click +on an application to start the application. + + + + + + burn:/// + + + + Opens the burn:/// location in a file manager window. Use this location to write +CDs. + + + + + + fonts:/// + + + + Opens the fonts:/// location in a file manager window. Enables you to preview your +fonts and add fonts to your system. + + + + + + network:/// + + + + Opens the network:/// location in a file manager window. Enables you to add and access +network servers. + + + + + + nfs:/// + + + + Opens the nfs:/// +location in a file manager window. Enables you to browse NFS servers. + + + + + + preferences:/// + + + + Opens +the Desktop Preferences location in a file manager window. + Double-click on a preference tool to start the preference tool. + + + + + + server-settings:/// + + + + Opens +the server-settings:/// location in a file manager window. +Enables you to modify server settings. + + + + + + smb:/// + + + + Opens the smb:/// +location in a file manager window. Enables you to browse shares on Windows +servers. + + + + + + start-here:/// + + + + Opens +the start-here:/// location in a file manager window. +Enables you to access your applications, preference tools, server settings, +and system settings from one location. + + + + + + system-settings:/// + + + + Opens +the system-settings:/// location in a file manager window. +Enables you to modify system settings. + + + + + + themes:/// + + + + Opens the themes:/// location in a file manager window. Enables you to preview your +themes and add themes to your system. + + + + + + Using Your Navigation History @@ -1024,8 +1296,8 @@ on the item. To display the History list in the side pane, choose History from the drop-down list at the top of the side pane. The History list in the side pane displays a list of your previously-viewed items. - To display an item from your history list in the view pane, -click on the item in the History list. + To display an item from your history list in the view pane, click on +the item in the History list. @@ -1096,7 +1368,7 @@ bookmark in the Bookmarks menu. - To delete a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side + To delete a bookmark, select the bookmark on the left side of the dialog. Click Delete. @@ -1112,17 +1384,18 @@ of the dialog. Click Delete. This section describes how to work with your files and folders. - Drag-and-Drop in Nautilus + Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager file manager drag-and-drop - You can use drag-and-drop to perform several tasks in Nautilus. When you drag-and-drop, the mouse pointer provides -feedback about the task that you perform. -describes the tasks that you can perform with drag-and-drop. The table also -shows the mouse pointers that appear when you drag-and-drop. + You can use drag-and-drop to perform several tasks in the +file manager. When you drag-and-drop, the mouse pointer provides feedback +about the task that you perform. describes +the tasks that you can perform with drag-and-drop. The table also shows the +mouse pointers that appear when you drag-and-drop. - Drag-and-Drop in Nautilus + Drag-and-Drop in the File Manager @@ -1236,7 +1509,7 @@ A popup menu appears. Choose one of the following items from the popup menu: Set as Background - If the item is an image, sets the image to be the background wallpaper. + If the item is an image, sets the image to be the desktop background. You can use this command to set the desktop background and the view pane background. @@ -1272,11 +1545,10 @@ background. selecting files and folders You can select files and folders in several -ways in Nautilus. -describes how to select items in Nautilus windows -and on the Nautilus desktop background. +ways in the file manager. describes how +to select items in file manager windows and on the desktop.
- Selecting Items in Nautilus + Selecting Items in the File Manager @@ -1307,8 +1579,9 @@ items In icon view, drag around the files that you want to select. - In list view, press-and-hold Shift. Click on the first item in the group, then click on the last -item in the group. + In list view, click +on the first item in the group. Press-and-hold Shift, then +click on the last item in the group. @@ -1350,8 +1623,8 @@ you can move a file or folder. following steps: - Open a Nautilus window. Choose FileNew Window -to open a second Nautilus window. + Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second +file manager window. In one window, select the folder from which you want to move @@ -1383,12 +1656,6 @@ Files. - - Drag to the New Location in the Tree - You can drag a file or folder from the view pane to a location on the Tree in the side pane. Alternatively, you can drag a file or folder -within the Tree in the side pane to another location -in the Tree. - To Copy a File or Folder @@ -1403,8 +1670,8 @@ can copy a file or folder. To copy a file or folder perform the following steps: - Open a Nautilus window. Choose FileNew Window -to open a second Nautilus window. + Open a file manager window. Choose FileNew Window to open a second +file manager window. In one window, select the folder from which you want to copy @@ -1525,7 +1792,7 @@ file or folder in the view pane, then choose Move to Trash Alternatively, you can drag the file or folder from the view pane to -the Trash object on the desktop background. +the Trash object on the desktop. To Delete a File or Folder @@ -1557,44 +1824,347 @@ or folder in the view pane, then choose Delete.file manager creating symbolic link - A symbolic link is a special type of file that -points to another file or folder. When you perform an action on a symbolic -link, the action is performed on the file or folder to which the symbolic -link points. However, when you delete a symbolic link, you delete the link -file, not the file to which the symbolic link points. + + symbolic link + to file or folder, creating + + A symbolic link is +a special type of file that points to another file or folder. When you perform +an action on a symbolic link, the action is performed on the file or folder +to which the symbolic link points. However, when you delete a symbolic link, +you delete the link file, not the file to which the symbolic link points. To create a symbolic link to a file or folder, select the file or folder to which you want to create a link. Choose EditMake Link. A link to the file or folder is added to the current folder. Alternatively, grab the item to which you want to create a link, then press-and-hold CtrlShift. Drag the item to the location where you want to place the link. - By default, Nautilus adds an emblem to symbolic -links. + By default, the file manager adds an emblem to symbolic links. + + + To View the Properties of a File or Folder + + file manager + viewing properties + + To view the properties of a file or folder, perform the +following steps: + + + Select the file or folder whose properties you want to view. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Use the properties dialog to view the properties of the desktop +object. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + To Change Permissions - file manager - changing permissions + permissions + introduction - To change the permissions on a file or folder -perform the following steps: + Permissions are settings assigned to each file and folder +that determine what type of access users can have to the file or folder. The +following table lists the permissions that you can set for files and folders, +and the effect of the permission on files and folders: + + + + + + + + + Permission + + + File + + + Folder + + + + + + + Read + + + Permission to read the file. + + + Permission to list the contents of the folder. + + + + + Write + + + Permission to make changes to the file. + + + Permission to create and delete files in the folder. + + + + + Execute + + + Permission to run the file as a program. This is only relevant if the file +is a program or script. + + + Permission to access files in the directory. + + + + + + You can set permissions for different types of user. The following table +lists the types of user that you can set for which you can set permissions: + + + + + + + + User Category + + + Description + + + + + + + Owner + + + The user that created the file or folder. + + + + + Group + + + The group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + Others + + + All other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + + file managerchanging permissionspermissionschanging file and folderTo change the permissions +on a file or folder perform the following steps: Select the file or folder that you want to change. - Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Click on the Permissions tab. In the Permissions tabbed section, use the drop-down lists and check boxes +to change the permissions for the file or folder. The following table describes +the dialog elements on the Permissions tabbed section: + + + + + + + + Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + File owner + + + + To change the owner of the file or folder, select +the owner from the drop-down list. + + + + + + File group + + + + To change the group to which a file or folder belongs, +select the group from the drop-down list. + + + + + + Owner + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to the owner +of the file or folder. + + + + + + Group + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to the group +to which the owner of the file or folder belongs. + + + + + + Others + + + + Select the permissions that you want to apply to +all other users who are not in the group to which the owner belongs. + + + + + + Text view + + + + Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute +options, in text format. + + + + + + Number view + + + + Displays the permissions that you select from the Read, Write, and Execute +options, in text format. + + + + + + Last changed + + + + Displays the date and time that the file or folder +was last modified. + + + + + + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. + + + + Adding Notes to Files and Folders + You can add notes to files or folders. You can add notes to files or +folders in the following ways: + - Click on the Permissions tab. In the Permissions tabbed section, use the drop-down lists and check boxes -to change the permissions for the file or folder. + From the properties dialog - Click Close to close the properties -dialog. + From Notes in the side pane - + + + To Add a Note Using the Properties Dialog + + notes + adding to files and folders + + + file manager + notes + adding + + To add a note +to a file or folder, perform the following steps: + + + Select the file or folder to which you want to add a note. + + + Choose FileProperties. A properties dialog is displayed. + + + Click on the Notes tab. In the Notes tabbed section, type the note. + + + Click Close to close the properties +dialog. A note emblem is added to the file or folder. + + + notesdeletingfile managernotesdeletingTo delete a note, delete the note text from the Notes tabbed section. + + + To Add a Note Using Notes in the Side Pane + To add a note to a file or folder, perform the following steps: + + + Open the file or folder to which you want to add a note in +the view pane. + + + Choose Notes from the drop-down list +at the top of the side pane. To display the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. + + + Type the note in the side pane. A note emblem is added to +the file or folder in the view pane, and a note icon is added to the side +pane. You can click on this icon to display the note. + + + To delete a note, delete the note text from Notes +in the side pane. + Using Trash @@ -1604,7 +2174,7 @@ dialog. - Nautilus Trash icon. + Trash icon, empty. @@ -1621,7 +2191,7 @@ dialog. Folders - Desktop background objects + Desktop objects If you need to retrieve a file from Trash, you @@ -1637,14 +2207,13 @@ contents of Trash permanently. ways: - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose GoTrash. The contents of Trash are displayed in the window. - From the desktop background - Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop -background. + From the desktop + Double-click on the Trash object on the desktop. @@ -1658,62 +2227,17 @@ background. ways: - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose FileEmpty Trash. - From the desktop background + From the desktop Right-click on the Trash object, then choose Empty Trash. - - Adding Notes to Folders - - file manager - Notes - - - notes, adding -to folders - - You can use Notes -in the side pane to add a note to a folder. To add a note to a folder perform -the following steps: - - - Display the folder in the view pane. - - - Choose Notes from the drop-down list -at the top of the side pane. - - - Type the note in the side pane. - - - - - - Running Scripts From Nautilus - - file manager - running scripts - - - scripts, running from file manager - - Nautilus includes a special folder -where you can store your scripts. When you add an executable file to this -folder, the file is added to the Scripts submenu. -To run a script choose FileScripts, then choose the script that you want to -run from the submenu. - To run a script on a particular file, select the file in the view pane. -Choose FileScripts, then choose the script that you want to run on the file from -the submenu. You can also select multiple files to run your scripts on. - To view the contents of your scripts folder, choose FileScriptsOpen Scripts Folder. Modifying the Appearance of Files and Folders @@ -1722,18 +2246,21 @@ the submenu. You can also select multiple files to run your scripts on. modifying appearance of files and folders - Nautilus -enables you to modify the appearance of your files and folders in several -ways, as described in the following sections. + The file manager enables +you to modify the appearance of your files and folders in several ways, as +described in the following sections. To Add an Emblem to a File or Folder - file manager - emblems - adding + emblems + adding to file + + + emblems + adding to folder - To add an emblem to an item perform the -following steps: + To add an emblem to an item perform the following +steps: Select the item to which you want to add an emblem. @@ -1753,12 +2280,44 @@ dialog. + + To Add a New Emblem + + emblems + adding new + + To add a new emblem, perform the following steps: + + + Choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. + + + Click on the Emblem button, then click +on the Add a New Emblem button. A Create +a New Emblem dialog is displayed. + + + Type a name for the emblem in the Keyword +text box. + + + Click on the Image button. A dialog is +displayed. Choose an emblem from the dialog. Alternatively, to choose an emblem +from another directory, click Browse. When you choose +an emblem, click OK. + + + Click OK on the Create a +New Emblem dialog. + + + - To Modify the Icon for a File or Folder + To Change the Icon for a File or Folder file manager icons - modifying + changing To change the icon that represents an individual file or folder, perform the following steps: @@ -1783,13 +2342,12 @@ the icon to represent the file or folder. dialog. - To change the icon that represents a file type, use the File Types and Programs preference tool. To open the File Types and Programs preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedFile Types -and Programs. To restore an icon from a custom icon to the default icon specified in the File Types and Programs preference tool, right-click on the icon then choose Remove Custom Icon. Alternatively, click on the Remove Custom Icon button on the Properties dialog. + To change the icon that represents a file type, use the File Types and Programs preference tool. To Change the Size of Items in a View @@ -1899,12 +2457,13 @@ items in a view to normal size.
- Nautilus remembers the size of items in a -particular folder. The next time that you display the folder, the items are -displayed in the size that you selected. In other words, when you change the -size of items in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items at -that size. To return the size of the items to the default size specified in -your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. + The file manager remembers the size of items in a particular folder. +The next time that you display the folder, the items are displayed in the +size that you selected. In other words, when you change the size of items +in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items at that size. To +return the size of the items to the default size specified in your preferences, +choose ViewReset View +to Defaults. Using Views to Display Your Files and Folders @@ -1916,41 +2475,54 @@ your preferences, choose ViewReset V views introduction - Nautilus provides several ways -to display the contents of your files. Nautilus -includes viewer components that enable you to display particular types of -file in the view pane. For example, you can use a web page viewer to display -HTML files in the view pane. You can use a text viewer to view plain text -files in the view pane. - You can also use Nautilus to open a file -in an appropriate application. For more information, see . - Nautilus includes views that enable you to -display the contents of your folders in different ways. For example, you can -display the contents of a folder in the following types of view: + The file manager provides several ways to display the contents +of your files. The file manager includes viewer components that enable you +to display particular types of file in the view pane. For example, you can +use a web page viewer to display HTML files in the view pane. You can use +a text viewer to view plain text files in the view pane. + You can also use the file manager to open a file in an appropriate application. +For more information, see . + The file manager includes views that enable you to show the contents +of your folders in different ways. For example, you can show the contents +of a folder in the following types of view: Icon view - Displays the items in the folder as icons. -shows a folder displayed in icon view. + Shows the items in the folder as icons. +shows a folder in icon view. List view - Displays the items in the folder as a list. -shows a folder displayed in list view. - - file manager - list view - illustration - + Shows the items in the folder as a list. +shows a folder in list view.
- Nautilus Window in List View + File Manager Window in List View<indexterm><primary>file manager</primary><secondary>list view</secondary><tertiary>illustration</tertiary></indexterm> - Folder in Nautilus window, contents displayed in list view. + Folder in file manager window, contents in list view. + + + +
+ + + Audio view + Shows the audio items in the folder only, and displays controls that +enable you to play the audio files. shows +a folder in audio view. +
+ File Manager Window in Audio View<indexterm><primary>file manager</primary><secondary>audio view</secondary><tertiary>illustration</tertiary></indexterm> + + + + + + + Folder in file manager window, contents displayed in audio view. @@ -1978,10 +2550,11 @@ dialog, then click on the Choose button. You can also choose the type of view from the View as drop-down list. The View as drop-down list is located at the right side of the location bar. - You can display different folders in different views. Nautilus remembers the view that you choose for a particular -folder. The next time that you display the folder, Nautilus -displays the folder in that view. To return the view for the folder to the -default view specified in your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. + You can display different folders in different views. The file manager +remembers the view that you choose for a particular folder. The next time +that you display the folder, the file manager displays the folder in that +view. To return the view for the folder to the default view specified in your +preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. To Arrange Your Files in Icon View @@ -2047,8 +2620,8 @@ within the view pane. Select this option to sort the items alphabetically by name. The order of the items is not case sensitive. -If Nautilus is set to display hidden files, the -hidden files are shown last. +If the file manager is set to display hidden files, the hidden files are shown +last. @@ -2130,19 +2703,19 @@ alphabetical order. - Nautilus remembers how you arrange the items -in a particular folder. The next time that you display the folder, the items -are arranged in the way that you selected. In other words, when you specify -how to arrange the items in a folder, you customize the folder to display -the items in that way. To return the arrangement settings of the folder to -the default arrangement settings specified in your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. + The file manager remembers how you arrange the items in a particular +folder. The next time that you display the folder, the items are arranged +in the way that you selected. In other words, when you specify how to arrange +the items in a folder, you customize the folder to display the items in that +way. To return the arrangement settings of the folder to the default arrangement +settings specified in your preferences, choose ViewReset View to Defaults. - To Stretch an Icon in Icon View + To Resize an Icon in Icon View file manager icons - stretching + resizing In icon view, you can change the size of the icon that represents an item that is displayed. To change the size @@ -2159,7 +2732,7 @@ you want. choose Restore Icon's Original Size. - You can also stretch icons on the desktop background. + You can also resize objects on the desktop. To Modify the Behavior of a View @@ -2221,7 +2794,7 @@ on the Modify dialog: - Include in the menu for item_name items + Include in the menu for item-name items @@ -2232,7 +2805,7 @@ submenu for this type of item. - Use as default for item_name items + Use as default for item-name items @@ -2242,7 +2815,7 @@ submenu for this type of item. - Include in the menu for item_name only + Include in the menu for item-name only @@ -2253,7 +2826,7 @@ submenu for this item only. - Use as default for item_name only + Use as default for item-name only @@ -2263,7 +2836,7 @@ submenu for this item only. - Don't include in the menu for item_name items + Don't include in the menu for item-name items @@ -2295,17 +2868,19 @@ tool, click on the Go There button. assigning actions to files - When you open a file, Nautilus performs the default action for that file type. The File Types and Programs preference tool contains a table of -file types, their associated file extensions, and their default actions. This -table specifies what happens when you double-click on a file in Nautilus. - You can also use Nautilus to modify the actions -that are associated with a particular file or file type. + When you open a file, the file manager +performs the default action for that file type. The File Types +and Programs preference tool contains a table of file types, +their associated file extensions, and their default actions. This table specifies +what happens when you double-click on a file in the file manager. + You can also use the file manager to modify the actions that are associated +with a particular file or file type. You can use the File Types and Programs preference tool to perform the following tasks: Specify the default action for a file type. You can also change -the default action for a file type in Nautilus. +the default action for a file type in the file manager. Associate a file type with one or more applications. The default @@ -2367,7 +2942,7 @@ a file of that type. Choose Other Application. An Open with Other Application dialog is displayed. - Choose Other Viewer. A Open with Other Viewer dialog is displayed. + Choose Other Viewer. An Open with Other Viewer dialog is displayed. @@ -2463,7 +3038,7 @@ tool, click on the Go There button. - Customizing Nautilus + Customizing the File Manager file manager customizing @@ -2512,8 +3087,8 @@ and select sort options and display options. You can also specify default settings for icon views and list views. To specify your default view settings, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Views tab in the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Views tabbed section. - lists the views settings -that you can modify. + lists the views settings that you +can modify. Views Preferences @@ -2544,7 +3119,7 @@ a folder, the folder is displayed in the view that you select. - Arrange Items + Arrange items @@ -2613,6 +3188,17 @@ this option to arrange the items in icon view so that the items in the folder are closer to each other. + + + + Text beside icons + + + + Select this option to place the icon captions +for items beside the icon rather than under the icon. + + @@ -2640,22 +3226,17 @@ in the Tree in the side pane.
- To Set File and Folder Preferences - - file manager - preferences - files - + To Set Behavior Preferences file manager preferences - folders + behavior - To set your preferences for files and folders, choose EditPreferences. -Click on the Files and Folders tab in the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Files -and Folders tabbed section. - lists the settings -that you can modify for files and folders. + To set your preferences for +files and folders, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Files and Folders tab in the File Management Preferences dialog +to display the Files and Folders tabbed section. + lists the settings that you can +modify for files and folders. Files and Folders Preferences @@ -2672,35 +3253,23 @@ that you can modify for files and folders. - - - - Open each file or folder in -a new window - - - - Select -this option to open a new window when you open a file or folder. - - - Activate items with a single click + Single click to activate items - Select this option to -perform the default action for an item when you click on the item. When this -option is selected, and you point to an item, the title of the item is underlined. + Select this option to perform the default action +for an item when you click on the item. When this option is selected, and +you point to an item, the title of the item is underlined. - Activate items -with a double click + Double click to +activate items @@ -2708,30 +3277,41 @@ with a double click on the item. + + + + Open activated item in a new +window + + + + Select this +option to open a new window when you open a file or folder. + + - Execute scripts -when they are clicked + Run executable +files when they are clicked - Select this option to run an executable file when you choose the executable -file. An executable file is a text file that can execute, that is, a shell -script. + Select this option to run an executable file when you choose +the executable file. An executable file is a text file that can execute, that +is, a shell script. - View scripts when they are -clicked + View executable files when +they are clicked - Select this -option to display the contents of an executable file when you choose the executable -file. + Select this option to display the contents of an executable file when you +choose the executable file. @@ -2773,7 +3353,7 @@ the following menus: The popup menu that is displayed when you right-click on a -file, folder, or desktop background object. +file, folder, or desktop object. When you select an item then choose the Delete menu item, the item is deleted from your file system @@ -2805,11 +3385,11 @@ information is displayed in icon captions. To set your preferences for icon captions, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Files and Folders tab in the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Files and Folders tabbed section. - Select the items of information that you want to display -in the icon caption from the three drop-down lists. Select the first item -from the first drop-down list, select the second item from the second drop-down -list, and so on. The following table describes the items of information that -you can select: + Select the items of information that you want to display in the icon +caption from the three drop-down lists. Select the first item from the first +drop-down list, select the second item from the second drop-down list, and +so on. The following table describes the items of information that you can +select: @@ -2899,8 +3479,9 @@ the group to which the item belongs. - Choose this option to display -the permissions of the item as three sets of three characters, for example -rwxrw-r--. + permissionsdisplaying as charactersChoose +this option to display the permissions of the item as three sets of three +characters, for example -rwxrw-r--. @@ -2910,9 +3491,8 @@ the permissions of the item as three sets of three characters, for example - Choose -this option to display the permissions of the item in octal notation, for -example 764. + permissionsdisplaying in octal notationChoose this option to display the permissions of the item in octal +notation, for example 764. @@ -2985,7 +3565,7 @@ on other file systems. - Local File Only + Local Files Only @@ -3007,8 +3587,8 @@ on other file systems. To set your preview preferences, choose EditPreferences. Click on the Preview tab in the File Management Preferences dialog to display the Preview tabbed section. - lists the preview settings -that you can modify. + lists the preview settings that +you can modify.
Preview Preferences @@ -3074,7 +3654,7 @@ files - Show number of items + Count number of items @@ -3097,11 +3677,12 @@ number of items in folders. backgrounds changing screen component - Nautilus includes backgrounds that you can use to change the look-and-feel -of the following screen components: + The file manager includes +backgrounds that you can use to change the look-and-feel of the following +screen components: - Nautilus desktop background + Desktop Side pane @@ -3110,7 +3691,7 @@ of the following screen components: View pane - Panels, except for the Menu Panel + Panels To change the background of a screen component perform the following @@ -3134,16 +3715,13 @@ to the screen component. Click Close to close the dialog. - Alternatively, you can right-click on the background of the side pane -and the view pane, then choose Change Background. -The Backgrounds and Emblems dialog is displayed. To reset -the pane background to the default background, right-click on the background -of the pane, then choose Use Default Background. + To reset the background of the view pane or side pane to the default +background, right-click on the background of the pane, then choose Use Default Background. When you change the background of the side pane or the view pane of -a particular folder, Nautilus remembers the background -that you chose. The next time that you display the folder, the background -that you selected is displayed. In other words, when you change the background -of a folder, you customize the folder to display the background. +a particular folder, the file manager remembers the background that you chose. +The next time that you display the folder, the background that you selected +is displayed. In other words, when you change the background of a folder, +you customize the folder to display the background. To Add a Pattern @@ -3151,7 +3729,7 @@ of a folder, you customize the folder to display the background. adding patterns To add a pattern to the patterns that you can use on your -screen components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Patterns button, then click on the Add New Pattern button. A dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to find the new +screen components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Patterns button, then click on the Add a New Pattern button. A dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to find the new pattern. Click OK to add the new pattern to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. @@ -3161,7 +3739,7 @@ pattern. Click OK to add the new pattern to the adding colors To add a color to the colors that you can use on your screen -components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Colors button, then click on the Add New Color +components, choose EditBackgrounds and Emblems. Click on the Colors button, then click on the Add a New Color button. A color selector dialog is displayed. Use the color wheel or the sliders to choose the color. Click OK to add the new color to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. @@ -3174,7 +3752,8 @@ to the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. window components, showing and hiding - You can show and hide Nautilus window components as follows: + You can show and hide file manager +window components as follows: To hide the side pane, choose ViewSide Pane. To display the @@ -3206,8 +3785,7 @@ tab to the side pane again, choose the tab from the popup menu again. removable media introduction - Nautilus supports the following -removable media: + The file manager can support the following removable media: Audio CD @@ -3232,8 +3810,9 @@ removable media: - For Nautilus to recognize removable -media, you must have an appropriate entry for the media in the /etc/fstab file. + For the file manager to recognize removable media, you must have +an appropriate entry for the media in the /etc/fstab +file. To Mount Media @@ -3245,14 +3824,12 @@ media, you must have an appropriate entry for the media in the /etc/fs system of the media available for access. When you mount media, the file system of the media is attached as a subdirectory to your file system. To mount media, insert the media in the appropriate device. An object -that represents the media is added to the desktop background. The object is -added only if your system is configured to mount the device automatically -when media is detected. +that represents the media is added to the desktop. The object is added only +if your system is configured to mount the device automatically when media +is detected. If your system is not configured to mount the device automatically, -you must mount the device manually. Right-click on the desktop background, -then choose Disksdevice_name. For example, to mount -a floppy diskette, choose DisksFloppy. An object that represents the media is -added to the desktop background. +you must mount the device manually. Right-click on the desktop, then choose Disksdevice-name. For example, to mount a floppy diskette, choose DisksFloppy. +An object that represents the media is added to the desktop. To Display Media Contents @@ -3265,16 +3842,15 @@ following ways: Double-click on the object that represents the media on the -desktop background. +desktop. Right-click on the object that represents the media on the -desktop background, then choose Open. +desktop, then choose Open. - A Nautilus window displays the contents of -the media. To reload the display, click on the Reload -button. + A file manager window displays the contents of the media. To reload +the display, click on the Reload button. To Display Media Properties @@ -3283,9 +3859,7 @@ button. displaying media properties To display the properties of removable media, -right-click on the object that represents the media on the desktop background, -then choose Properties. A dialog displays the properties -of the media. +right-click on the object that represents the media on the desktop, then choose Properties. A dialog displays the properties of the media. To close the properties dialog, click Close. @@ -3296,9 +3870,12 @@ of the media. diskette To format media -is to prepare the media for use with a particular file system. When you format -media, you overwrite any existing information on the media. You can use the -file manager to format floppy diskettes. +is to prepare the media for use with a particular file system. You can use +the file manager to format floppy diskettes. + + When you format media, you overwrite any existing information +on the media. + To format a floppy diskette, perform the following steps: @@ -3307,7 +3884,8 @@ For information on how to mount media, see .

Right-click on the object that represents the diskette on -the desktop background, then choose Format. A Format a Floppy dialog is displayed. +the desktop, then choose Format. A Format +a Floppy dialog is displayed. Select your format options in the Format a Floppy dialog. The following table describes the elements on the dialog: @@ -3337,6 +3915,17 @@ the desktop background, then choose Format. A + + + + Floppy density + + + + Select the density of the diskette. The density +is the amount of data that the diskette can store. + + @@ -3345,23 +3934,35 @@ the name of the floppy device. Select -the type of file system in which you want to format the diskette. +the type of file system in which you want to format the diskette. Select one +of the following options: + + + Linux Native (ext 2): Select this option +to format a diskette for use on Linux systems. Most non-Linux systems cannot +read diskettes with this file system type. + + + DOS (FAT): Select this option to format +a diskette for use on Windows systems. + + - Floppy density + Volume name - Select the density that you want for the diskette. + Type a name for the diskette in this text box. - Quick format + Quick @@ -3370,6 +3971,29 @@ only the file system on the diskette. A quick format does not check for bad blocks. This option works only on diskettes that have previously been formatted. + + + + Standard + + + + Select this option to create the file system +on the diskette and format the diskette. A standard format does not check +for bad blocks. + + + + + + Thorough + + + + Select this option to create the file system +on the diskette, check for bad blocks, and format the diskette. + + @@ -3385,21 +4009,23 @@ blocks. This option works only on diskettes that have previously been formatted. removable mediaejecting - To eject media, right-click on the media object on the desktop -background, then choose Eject. If the drive for -the media is a motorized drive, the media is ejected from the drive. If the -drive for the media is not a motorized drive, a message is displayed when -you can manually eject the media. + To eject media, right-click on the media object on the desktop, +then choose Eject. If the drive for the media is +a motorized drive, the media is ejected from the drive. If the drive for the +media is not motorized, wait until the desktop object for the media disappears, +then eject the media manually.You cannot eject media from a motorized drive when the media is mounted. To eject media, first unmount the media. To remove a floppy diskette from the drive, perform the following steps: - Close all Nautilus windows, Terminal windows, and any other windows that access the diskette. + Close all file manager windows, Terminal +windows, and any other windows that access the diskette. Right-click on the object that represents the diskette on -the desktop background, then choose Unmount Volume. +the desktop, then choose Eject. The desktop object +for the diskette disappears. Eject the diskette from the drive. @@ -3411,4 +4037,160 @@ the diskette, you might lose the data on the diskette. + + Writing CDs + + file manager + writing CDs + + + CDs, writing + + + writing CDs + + + burning CDs + writing CDs + + The file manager provides +a special location where you can copy files and folders that you want to write +to a CD. You can write the contents of the location to a CD easily. + To write a CD, perform the following steps: + + + Choose GoCD Creator. The file manager opens a special location, burn:///, from which you can write CDs. + + + Copy the files and folders that you want to write to CD into +the burn:/// location. + + + Insert a writable CD into the CD writer device on your system. + + + Choose FileWrite to CD. A Write files to a CD recorder dialog is displayed. + + + Use the Write files to a CD recorder +dialog to specify how you want to write the CD, as follows: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Target to write to + + + + Select the device to which you want to write the +CD from the drop-down list. To create an CD image file for the files and folders, +select the File image option. + + + + + + Write speed + + + + Select the speed at which you want to write the +CD from the drop-down list. + + + + + + CD name + + + + Type a name for the CD in the text box. + + + + + + Erase CD + + + + Select this option to erase the current contents +of the CD. + + + + + + Eject CD when done + + + + Select this option to eject the CD from the drive +when the CD is written. + + + + + + Reuse these files for another CD + + + + Select this option if +you do not want to write the files and folders to another CD. If you select +this option, the files and folders are not removed from the burn:/// location after the CD is written. + + + + + + + + Click on the Write files to CD button. + If you selected the File image option from the Target to write to drop-down list, a Choose a filename +for the cdrom image dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to specify +the location where you want to save the CD image file. By default, CD image +files have a .iso file extension. + A Writing CD dialog is displayed. When the CD is +written or when the CD image file is created, a message to indicate that the +process is complete is displayed in the dialog. + If you created a CD image file, you can write this file to a CD. To +write a CD image file to CD, right-click on the CD image file, then choose Write to CD from the popup menu. + If you did not select the Reuse these files for another CD option, the files and folders are removed from the burn:/// location. + + + + + Running Scripts From the File Manager + + file manager + running scripts + + + scripts, running from file manager + + The file manager includes a special folder where you can +store your scripts. When you add an executable file to this folder, the file +is added to the Scripts submenu. To run a script +choose FileScripts, then choose the script that you want to run from the submenu. + To run a script on a particular file, select the file in the view pane. +Choose FileScripts, then choose the script that you want to run on the file from +the submenu. You can also select multiple files to run your scripts on. + To view the contents of your scripts folder, choose FileScriptsOpen Scripts Folder. + diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview-C.omf index e145e7b..8c32258 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview-C.omf @@ -9,20 +9,20 @@ Overview - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Overview chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Overview chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml index defea89..ea697e1 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml @@ -1,80 +1,82 @@ - Overview of the Desktop + Overview of the GNOME Desktop This chapter introduces you to the features and main components -of the GNOME desktop. Before you start to use the desktop read this chapter -to familiarize yourself with the various features, and how the main components -work. The desktop is very configurable, so this chapter describes the typical -default configuration, covering the following topics. +of the GNOME Desktop. Before you start to use the desktop environment read +this chapter to familiarize yourself with the various features, and how the +main components work. The desktop environment is very configurable, so this +chapter describes the typical default configuration, covering the following +topics. - Introducing Desktop Components + Introducing Desktop Environment Components - desktop components, introducing + desktop environment components, introducing - When you start a desktop session for the first time, you should see -a default startup screen, with panels, windows, and various icons. -shows a typical desktop. + When you start a desktop environment session for the first +time, you should see a default startup screen, with panels, windows, and various +icons. shows a typical desktop environment.
- A Typical Desktop + A Typical Desktop Environment - A typical desktop. Callouts: Menu, Menu Panel, Desktop background, Windows, Window List applet, Bottom edge panel, Workspace Switcher applet. + A typical desktop environment. Callouts: Menu Bar, Top edge panel, Desktop, Windows, Window List applet, Bottom edge panel, Workspace Switcher applet.
- The major components of the desktop are as follows: PanelsPanels are areas on your desktop from which you can access all of your -system applications and menus. Panels are very configurable. A particularly -important panel in is the Menu Panel. The -Menu Panel stretches the full width of the top edge of the desktop. The Menu -Panel includes two special menus, as follows:Applications menu: Contains all applications + The major components of the desktop environment are as follows: PanelsPanels are areas in your desktop environment from which you can access +all of your system applications and menus. Panels are very configurable. A +particularly important panel in is the +top edge panel. The top edge panel includes the Menu Bar. +The Menu Bar contains two special menus, as follows:Applications menu: Contains all applications and configuration tools. This menu also includes the file manager and the -help browser.Actions menu: Contains various commands -that perform desktop functions, for example Search for Files and Log Out. Click on the icon at the extreme right of the Menu Panel to display -a list of all open windows.MenusYou can access all desktop functions through menus. The Menu Panel contains -menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to perform your tasks. -You can use the Applications menu and the Actions menu to access almost all of the standard applications, commands, -and configuration options. You can also access almost all of the standard applications, commands, +help browser. To start the file manager, choose Home Folder +from the Applications menu.Actions menu: Contains various commands +that perform desktop environment functions, for example Search +for Files and Log Out. Click on the icon at the extreme right of the top edge panel to display +a list of all open windows.MenusYou can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The +top edge panel contains menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels +to perform your tasks. You can use the Applications menu +and the Actions menu to access almost all of the standard +applications, commands, and configuration options. You can also access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options from the Main Menu. You can access the items in the Applications and Actions menus from the Main Menu. You can add the Main Menu as a button to your panels.WindowsYou can display many windows at the same time. You can run different applications in each window. The window manager provides frames and buttons for windows. The window manager enables you to perform standard actions such -as move, close, and resize windows. WorkspacesYou can subdivide your desktop into separate workspaces. -A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. You can specify the -number of workspaces on your desktop. You can switch to a different workspace, -but you can only display one workspace at a time.Nautilus file managerThe Nautilus file manager provides an integrated +as move, close, and resize windows. WorkspacesYou can subdivide your desktop environment into separate workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. +You can specify the number of workspaces in your desktop environment. You +can switch to a different workspace, but you can only display one workspace +at a time.Nautilus file managerThe Nautilus file manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. You can display the contents -of your files within a Nautilus window, or open -the files in the appropriate application from Nautilus. -You can use the Nautilus file manager to manage -your files and folders. Desktop backgroundThe desktop background lies behind all of the other components on the -desktop. The desktop background is an active component of the user interface. -You can place objects on the desktop background to quickly access your files -and directories, or to start applications that you use often. You can also -right-click on the background to open a menu.Start Here locationThe Start Here location provides an access point -to some of the key features of the GNOME desktop. You can access your GNOME -applications and configuration tools from the Start Here +of your files within a file manager window, or open the files in the appropriate +application from the file manager. You can use the file manager to manage +your files and folders. DesktopThe desktop is behind all of the other components on the desktop. The +desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can place objects +on the desktop to quickly access your files and directories, or to start +applications that you use often. You can also right-click on the desktop to +open a menu.Start Here locationThe Start Here location provides an access point +to some of the key features of the desktop environment. You can access your +GNOME applications and configuration tools from the Start Here location. You can also access programs that enable you to configure your system -as a server, and to choose other system settings.Desktop preferencesThe GNOME desktop contains dedicated preference tools. -Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior of the desktop. To start -a preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item -that you want to configure from the submenus. - The most powerful features of the desktop are the high degree of configurability -and the multiple ways that you can perform tasks. - The desktop provides interoperability of the desktop components. Usually, -you can perform the same action in several different ways. For example, you -can start applications from panels, from menus, or from the desktop background. +as a server, and to choose other system settings.Desktop environment preferencesThe desktop environment contains dedicated preference tools. Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior of the +desktop environment. To start a preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item that you want to configure from the submenus. + The most powerful features of the desktop environment are the high degree +of configurability and the multiple ways that you can perform tasks. + The desktop environment provides interoperability of the desktop environment +components. Usually, you can perform the same action in several different +ways. For example, you can start applications from panels, from menus, or +from the desktop. Your system administrator can make configuration changes to suit your -needs, so that the desktop might not be exactly the same as described in this -chapter. Nevertheless, this chapter provides a useful quick guide to how to -work with the desktop. +needs, so that the desktop environment might not be exactly the same as described +in this chapter. Nevertheless, this chapter provides a useful quick guide +to how to work with the desktop environment. Panels @@ -83,15 +85,8 @@ work with the desktop. overview You can add or delete panels at any time. When you start a session for -the first time, the desktop usually contains at least two panels, as follows: - - - Menu Panel - - - Edge panel at the bottom of the desktop - - +the first time, the desktop environment usually contains a panel at the top +edge of the screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. You can perform the following actions with panels: @@ -112,20 +107,11 @@ the first time, the desktop usually contains at least two panels, as follows:

To Create Panels - To create a panel follow these steps: - - - Right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. - - - Choose the type of panel that you want to create from the -submenu. The panel is added to the desktop. - - - You can create as many panels as you want. However, you can only create -one Menu Panel. You can create different types of panel to fit your own requirements. -You can customize the behavior and appearance of your panels. For example, -you can change the background of your panels. + To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to your desktop environment. +The new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit +your preferences. You can add objects to the panel to fit your own requirements. +You can also change the background of the panel. You can create as many panels +as you want. To Delete Panels @@ -133,8 +119,8 @@ you can change the background of your panels. To Hide Panels - Except for the Menu Panel, panels can have hide buttons at each end -of the panel. You click on the hide buttons to hide or show the panel. + Panels can have hide buttons at each end of the panel. You click on +the hide buttons to hide or show the panel. To Add Objects to Panels @@ -166,17 +152,22 @@ reside within a panel, for example CD Player in + + Menu Bar: Provides access to the Applications menu and the Actions menu. You can +use the menus to access your applications, preference tools, and other desktop +environment tasks. + Window List: Displays a button for each window that is open. You can click on a window list button to minimize and restore windows. By default, Window List appears -in the edge panel at the bottom of the desktop. +in the edge panel at the bottom of the screen. Workspace Switcher: Displays a visual representation of your workspaces. You can use Workspace Switcher to switch between workspaces. By default, Workspace Switcher appears in the edge panel at the bottom of -the desktop. +the screen. To add an applet to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, @@ -220,6 +211,10 @@ the launcher to add from the submenus. You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access to common functions. You can add the following buttons to your panels: + + Force Quit: Use this button to terminate +applications that do not respond to your commands. + Lock: Click on this button to lock your screen. The lock icon in is the Lock button. @@ -228,9 +223,12 @@ your screen. The lock icon in is the Log Out: Click on this button to end your session + + Run: Click on this button to open the Run Application dialog, from which you can run commands. + Screenshot: Click on this button to -take a screenshot of the desktop. +take a screenshot of the screen. Search: Click on this button to open @@ -238,24 +236,28 @@ the Search Tool application, from which you can search for files. - Run: Click on this button to open the Run Program dialog, from which you can run commands. + Show Desktop: Click on this button +to minimize all windows and show the desktop. To add the buttons to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the -panel, then choose Add to PanelButton. You can then choose the button you require. +panel, then choose Add to PanelActions. You can then choose the button you require. Menus - You can access all desktop functions through menus. The default panels -contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to perform -your tasks. To open a menu from a panel, click on the icon that represents -the menu. To open a menu from the Menu Panel, click on the text that represents -the menu. + You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. The +default panels contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels +to perform your tasks. To open a menu from a panel, click on the icon that +represents the menu. To open a menu from the Menu Bar, +click on the text that represents the menu. Menus that you add to your panels are represented by an icon with an arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents a menu. The icon in is the icon that is displayed when you add the Desktop Preferences menu to a panel. - You can also add the Main Menu to any of your panels. + You can add the Main Menu to any of your panels. To add the Main Menu to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to PanelMain Menu. + You can also add the Menu Bar to any of your +panels. To add the Menu Bar to a panel, right-click +on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. Drawers @@ -295,12 +297,13 @@ item is a launcher right-click on the menu item, then choose Add th menus overview - You can access all desktop functions through menus. Your default panels -contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels to perform -your tasks. The Menu Panel contains Applications and Actions menus. You can also add the Main Menu -to your panels. + You can access all desktop environment functions through menus. Your +default panels contain menus, so you can use a combination of menus and panels +to perform your tasks. The top edge panel contains the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar contains Applications and Actions menus. You can use the Applications menu and the Actions menu to access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options. You can also access the items in the Applications and Actions menus from the Main Menu. + To add a Menu Bar to a panel, right-click +on the panel then choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. To add a Main Menu to a panel, right-click on the panel then choose Add to PanelMain Menu. The Main Menu is represented by a stylized footprint, as follows: @@ -321,17 +324,17 @@ To open a menu that you add to a panel, click on the menu icon on the panel. You can perform other actions on your menus, such as copy menu items to panels. - Windows in the Desktop + Windows windows overview - You can display many windows at the same time on your desktop. Each -window has a frame. The window frame contains active control elements that -you can use to work with the window. + You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop environment. +Each window has a frame. The window frame contains active control elements +that you can use to work with the window. Types of Windows - The desktop features the following types of window: + The desktop environment features the following types of window: Application windows @@ -521,18 +524,18 @@ Switcher display. workspaces overview - You can display many windows at the same time on your desktop. Your -windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop that are called workspaces. -A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. - Every workspace on the desktop contains the same desktop background, -the same panels, and the same menus. However, you can run different applications, -and open different windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace -at a time on your desktop but you can have windows open in other workspaces. + You can display many windows at the same time in your desktop environment. +Your windows are displayed in subdivisions of your desktop environment that +are called workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. + Every workspace contains the same desktop, the same panels, and the +same menus. However, you can run different applications, and open different +windows in each workspace. You can display only one workspace at a time in +your desktop environment but you can have windows open in other workspaces. - Workspaces enable you to organize the desktop when you run many applications -at the same time. When your current workspace becomes crowded with windows, -you can move your work to another workspace. You can also switch to another -workspace then start more applications. + Workspaces enable you to organize the desktop environment when you run +many applications at the same time. When your current workspace becomes crowded +with windows, you can move your work to another workspace. You can also switch +to another workspace then start more applications. Workspaces are displayed in the Workspace Switcher applet. In , Workspace Switcher contains four workspaces. The first three workspaces contain open windows. The last workspace does not contain currently active windows. @@ -577,9 +580,10 @@ workspace. workspaces specifying number of - To add workspaces to your desktop, right-click on the Workspace Switcher applet, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences dialog -is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to -specify the number of workspaces that you require. + To add workspaces to your desktop environment, right-click +on the Workspace Switcher applet, then choose Preferences. The Workspace Switcher Preferences +dialog is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin +box to specify the number of workspaces that you require. @@ -593,129 +597,146 @@ specify the number of workspaces that you require. overview The Nautilus file -manager provides an integrated access point to your files, applications, and -FTP sites. To open a Nautilus window, choose ApplicationsHome Folder. The following figure shows a Nautilus -window that displays the contents of a folder. +manager provides an integrated access point to your files, applications, FTP +sites, and URIs. To open a file manager window, choose ApplicationsHome Folder. +The following figure shows a file manager window that displays the contents +of a folder. - A sample Nautilus window. The context describes the graphic. + A sample file manager window. The context describes the graphic. - A Nautilus window contains the following -panes: - - - Side pane - Enables you to navigate through your files. This pane also displays -information about the current file or folder. The side pane is on the left -side of the window. - - - View pane - Displays the contents of files and folders. The view pane is on the -right side of the window. - - - Nautilus enables you to do the following: + A file manager window contains the following panes: + + + Side pane + + Enables you to navigate +through your files. This pane also displays information about the current +file or folder. The side pane is on the left side of the window. + + + + View pane + + Displays the contents +of files and folders. The view pane is on the right side of the window. + + + + Nautilus enables you to do +the following: View files and folders You can view your files and folders as icons or as a list. You can view -the contents of some types of file within a Nautilus -window. Alternatively, you can open the files in the appropriate application -from Nautilus. +the contents of some types of file within a file manager window. Alternatively, +you can open the files in the appropriate application from the file manager. Manage your files and folders - You can use Nautilus to create, move, copy, -rename, and remove files and folders. + You can use the file manager to create, move, copy, rename, and remove +files and folders. Run scripts - You can run scripts from Nautilus, and you -can select files and folders on which to run your scripts. + You can run scripts from the file manager, and you can select files +and folders on which to run your scripts. Customize your files and folders You can add emblems to your files and folders to indicate particular -states. For example, you can add an Important emblem to a file to indicate -that the file is important. You can also customize folders in the following -ways: Add a note to a folder.Specify a custom background pattern for a folder.Specify a zoom setting for a folder. +states. For example, you can add an Important emblem +to a file to indicate that the file is important. You can also customize folders +in the following ways: Add a note to a folder.Specify a custom background pattern for a folder.Specify a zoom setting for a folder. + + + Open special Uniform Resource Identifiers +(URIs) + The GNOME Desktop contains special URIs that enable you to access particular +functions from the file manager. For example, to access the preference tools, +you can access the preferences:/// URI in the file manager. + + + Write CDs + The file manager provides a special location where you can copy files +and folders that you want to write to a CD. You can write the contents of +the location to a CD easily. - Nautilus also creates the desktop background. + The file manager also creates the desktop. - To Open Files From the Nautilus File Manager + To Open Files From the File Manager To navigate to the folder where the file that you want to open resides, double-click on the folder icons in the view pane. When the file that you want to open is displayed, double-click on the file icon to open the file. To Move Files Between Folders - You can move files between folders by opening two or more Nautilus windows. Open a different folder in each window, then -drag the files from one window to the other. + You can move files between folders by opening two or more file manager +windows. Open a different folder in each window, then drag the files from +one window to the other. - Desktop Background + Desktop and Desktop Objects - Nautilus desktop background - desktop background + Nautilus desktop + desktop - desktop background + desktop overview - The desktop background is an active -component of the desktop. You can use the desktop background to perform the -following actions: + The desktop is an active component of the desktop. You can use the desktop +to perform the following actions: Start your applications, and open your files and folders. - You can add desktop background objects for convenient -access to the files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. For -example, you add a launcher for an application that you use often. + You can add desktop objects for convenient access +to the files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. For example, +you add a launcher for an application that you use often. - Open the Desktop Background menu. - Right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop Background menu. You can use the Desktop Background menu -to perform actions on the desktop background. + Open the Desktop menu. + Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. +You can use the Desktop menu to perform actions on the +desktop. - The Nautilus file manager manages the desktop -background. + The file manager manages the desktop. - To Open Desktop Background Objects - To open an object from the desktop background, double-click on the object. -You can set your preferences in a Nautilus window -so that you click once on an object to execute the default action. + To Open Desktop Objects + To open an object from the desktop, double-click on the object. You +can set your preferences in a Nautilus window so +that you click once on an object to execute the default action. - To Add Objects to the Desktop Background - You can add desktop background objects for convenient access to files, -folders, and applications that you use frequently. You can add objects to -your desktop background in the following ways: + To Add Objects to the Desktop + You can add desktop objects for convenient access to files, folders, +and applications that you use frequently. You can add objects to your desktop +in the following ways: - Use the Desktop Background menu to add -a launcher to the desktop background. + Use the Desktop menu to add a launcher +to the desktop. - Drag an object from a file manager window to the desktop background. + Drag an object from a file manager window to the desktop. For example, you can create a symbolic link to a file that you use often, -then drag the link to your desktop background. The icon for the link is moved -to the desktop background. To open the file, double-click on the icon. You -can also drag files and folders to the desktop background. +then drag the link to your desktop. The icon for the link is moved to the +desktop. To open the file, double-click on the icon. You can also drag files +and folders to the desktop. - Drag an application launcher from a menu to the desktop background. -For example, you can open a menu that contains a launcher for an application -that you use often, then drag the launcher to your desktop background. + Drag an application launcher from a menu to the desktop. For +example, you can open a menu that contains a launcher for an application that +you use often, then drag the launcher to your desktop. @@ -750,14 +771,15 @@ location Double-click on Applications to access your key GNOME applications. You can also access the Applications -menu through the Main Menu and the Menu Panel. +menu through the Menu Bar and the Main +Menu. Desktop Preferences Double-click on Desktop Preferences to customize -your desktop. +your desktop environment. Programs that enable you to configure your system as a server, @@ -768,29 +790,29 @@ and to choose other system settings. ways: - From a Nautilus window + From a file manager window Choose GoStart Here. The contents of the Start Here location are displayed in the window. - From the desktop background - Double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop -background. The contents of the Start Here location are -displayed in a Nautilus window. + From the desktop + Double-click on the Start Here object on the desktop. +The contents of the Start Here location are displayed +in a file manager window. - Desktop Preferences + Desktop Environment Preferences preference tools overview - You can use desktop preference tools to configure almost -every feature of the desktop. Each tool controls a particular part of the -behavior of the desktop. For example, you can use a preference tool to select -a theme for your desktop. A theme is a group of coordinated -settings that specify the visual appearance of a part of your interface. + You can use desktop environment preference tools to configure +almost every feature of the desktop environment. Each tool controls a particular +part of the behavior of the desktop environment. For example, you can use +a preference tool to select a theme for your desktop environment. A theme is a group of coordinated settings that specify the visual +appearance of a part of your interface. For convenience, the tools are grouped under the following headings: @@ -807,8 +829,8 @@ settings that specify the visual appearance of a part of your interface. - You can open your desktop preference tools in either of the following -ways: + You can open your desktop environment preference tools in either of +the following ways: Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item @@ -816,10 +838,8 @@ that you require from the submenus. Double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. A Nautilus window opens -at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the Nautilus -window to display the desktop preference tools. Double-click on the item that -you require. +on the desktop. A Nautilus window opens at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the Nautilus window to display +the preference tools. Double-click on the item that you require. @@ -829,7 +849,7 @@ you require. applications overview - The applications that are provided with the GNOME desktop + The applications that are provided with the GNOME Desktop share several characteristics. For example, the applications have a consistent look-and-feel. The applications share characteristics because the applications use the same programming libraries. An application that uses the standard @@ -838,15 +858,16 @@ GNOME programming libraries is called a GNOME-compliant application +from the GNOME Desktop. Some of the features of GNOME-compliant applications are as follows: Consistent look-and-feel GNOME-compliant applications have a consistent look-and-feel. GNOME-compliant -applications use the look-and-feel settings that you specify in the desktop -preference tools. You can use the following tools to change the look-and-feel -of your GNOME-compliant applications:ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesMenus & ToolbarsApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme +applications use the look-and-feel settings that you specify in the preference +tools. You can use the following tools to change the look-and-feel of your +GNOME-compliant applications:Menus & Toolbars preference +toolTheme preference tool Menubars, toolbars, and statusbars @@ -860,8 +881,8 @@ applications might also contains other bars. For example, Nautilus< Some of the bars in GNOME-compliant applications are detachable. That is, the bar has a handle that you can grab then drag the bar to another location. You can drag the bar to snap to another side of the window, or to another -part of the desktop. For example, you can detach the menubar, toolbar, and -location bar in the Nautilus file manager. +part of the screen. For example, you can detach the menubar, toolbar, and +location bar in the file manager. Default shortcut keys @@ -890,11 +911,11 @@ editor. help how to find - The desktop provides help if you want to find out more about the following -areas: + The desktop environment provides help if you want to find out more about +the following areas: - Desktop topics + Desktop environment topics Applets @@ -904,17 +925,19 @@ areas: - To Find Out More About Desktop Topics + To Find Out More About Desktop Environment Topics help starting help system help - desktop topics + desktop environment +topics - You can find out more about particular desktop topics in -the integrated Yelp help system. To start the Yelp help system, choose ApplicationsHelp. + You can find out more about particular +desktop environment topics in the integrated Yelp +help system. To start the Yelp help system, choose ApplicationsHelp. To Find Out More About Applets diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel-C.omf index 3464d2b..5891fb9 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Panels - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Working With Panels chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Working With Panels chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml index 51456e9..1782f33 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml @@ -9,52 +9,38 @@ panels introduction - A panel is an area on your desktop from which you can run applications -and applets, and perform other tasks. When you start a session for the first -time, the desktop contains the following panels: - - - Menu Panel - - - Edge panel at the bottom of the desktop - - - The following sections describe these panels. + A panel is an area in your desktop environment from which you can run +applications and applets, and perform other tasks. When you start a session +for the first time, the desktop environment contains at least one panel. Your +system administrator might have set your default panels according to your +local requirements, so you might see slightly different default panels. + You can change the behavior and appearance of your panels to suit your +requirements. You can also add or remove objects from your panels. You can +create multiple panels, and choose different properties, objects, and backgrounds +for each panel. You can also hide panels. + Typically, the GNOME Desktop contains a panel at the top edge of the +screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. The following sections +describe these panels. - Menu Panel - - Menu Panel - introduction - - - panels - Menu Panel - Menu Panel - - The Menu Panel stretches the full length -of the top edge of your screen. The Menu Panel includes textual rather than -graphical menus. shows the Menu Panel. Your -system administrator might have set your default Menu Panel according to your -local requirements, so you might see a slightly different Menu Panel. + Top Edge Panel + panelstop edge paneltop edge paneltop edge panelintroduction +shows the panel at the top edge of the screen. Your system administrator might +have set your default top edge panel according to your local requirements, +so you might see a slightly different top edge panel.
- Typical Menu Panel + Typical Top Edge Panel - Default Menu Panel. The context describes the graphic. + Typical top edge panel. The context describes the graphic.
- - Menu Panel - default contents - - The typical Menu Panel contains the following objects: + The typical top edge panel contains the following objects: top edge paneldefault contents @@ -71,21 +57,12 @@ local requirements, so you might see a slightly different Menu Panel. - - Applications menu - - - The Applications menu contains -the standard GNOME applications. - - - - - Actions menu + + Menu Bar applet - - The Actions menu provides commands -that enable you to perform desktop tasks. + + Contains the Applications and the Actions menu. The Applications menu contains the standard GNOME applications. The Actions menu provides commands that enable you to perform desktop environment +tasks. @@ -127,7 +104,7 @@ applet - Menu Panel + top edge panel window list icon Window @@ -136,14 +113,12 @@ list icon The window list is a list of all your open windows. To give focus to a window, click -on the icon at the extreme right of the Menu Panel, then choose the window. +on the icon at the extreme right of the top edge panel, then choose the window. - Unlike other types of panel, you can only have one Menu Panel at a time -on your desktop. Bottom Edge Panel @@ -156,10 +131,10 @@ on your desktop. bottom edge panel introduction - On startup, -an edge panel stretches the full length of the bottom edge of the desktop. shows a typical bottom edge panel. Your system -administrator might have set your default bottom edge panel according to your -local requirements, so you might see a slightly different bottom edge panel. + +shows a typical bottom edge panel. Your system administrator might have set +your default bottom edge panel according to your local requirements, so you +might see a slightly different bottom edge panel.
Typical Bottom Edge Panel @@ -168,7 +143,7 @@ local requirements, so you might see a slightly different bottom edge panel.

- Bottom edge panel. The context describes the graphic. + Typical bottom edge panel. The context describes the graphic. @@ -178,22 +153,22 @@ local requirements, so you might see a slightly different bottom edge panel.

default contents The bottom edge panel contains the following -applets: +items: - Window List: Displays a button -for each window that is open. Window List enables -you to minimize and restore windows. + Show Desktop button: Click on this +button to minimize all open windows and show the desktop. + + + Window List applet: Displays a +button for each window that is open. Window List +enables you to minimize and restore windows. - Workspace Switcher: Enables you -to navigate between your workspaces. + Workspace Switcher applet: Enables +you to navigate between your workspaces. - You can change the behavior and appearance of your bottom edge panel -to suit your requirements. You can also add or remove objects from your bottom -edge panel. You can create multiple panels, and choose different properties, -objects, and backgrounds for each panel. You can also hide panels. @@ -209,106 +184,9 @@ objects, and backgrounds for each panel. You can also hide panels. panels adding new - You can add different types of panels to your desktop. -lists the types of panel that you can add, and their characteristics. -
- Types of Panel - - - - - - - - Panel Type - - - Snap Behavior - - - Size - - - - - - - Corner Panel - - - Snaps to one of the edges of -the screen, but can only snap to the center or the corner of the edge. - - - Stretches as much as required -to display the objects on the panel. - - - - - Edge Panel - - - Snaps to one of the edges of the screen. The startup panel at the bottom of -the desktop is an example of an edge panel. - - - Stretches the full length of the edge that the panel snaps to. - - - - - Floating Panel - - - Does not snap to anything. You can place a floating panel anywhere on your -desktop. - - - Stretches as much as required -to display the objects on the panel. - - - - - Sliding Panel - - - Snaps to one of the edges of the screen, can snap to any point on the edge. - - - Stretches as much as required to -display the objects on the panel. - - - - - Menu Panel - - - Snaps to the top edge of the -screen. You cannot move the Menu Panel. - - - Stretches the full length of the top edge of the screen. -You can only have one Menu Panel on your desktop. - - - - -
- To add a panel perform the following steps: - - - Right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. - - - Choose the type of panel that you want to add. The new panel -is added to the desktop. The new panel contains no objects, except for a Menu -Panel. - You can customize the new panel to suit your preferences. - - + To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to your desktop environment. +The new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit +your preferences. To Interact With a Panel @@ -323,30 +201,22 @@ no vacant space. If the hide buttons are not visible on a panel, modify the properties of the panel so that the hide buttons are visible. You use the mouse buttons to interact with a panel in the following ways: - - - - - - - - Middle-click - - - Enables you to grab a panel, then drag the panel to a new location. - - - - - Right-click - - - Opens the panel popup menu. - - - - - + + + Middle-click + + Enables you to grab +a panel, then drag the panel to a new location. + + + + Right-click + + Opens the panel popup +menu. + + + To Move a Panel @@ -354,16 +224,9 @@ ways: panels moving - You can move panels to different locations on your desktop. To move -a panel, middle-click and hold on any vacant space on the panel, then drag -the panel to the new location. - When you drag a floating panel, the panel follows the mouse pointer. -The panel does not snap to any part of the desktop. When you drag a corner -panel, an edge panel, or a sliding panel, the panel snaps to the edge of the -screen. - - You cannot move the Menu Panel. - + You can move panels to different locations. To move a panel, middle-click +and hold on any vacant space on the panel, then drag the panel to the new +location. To Hide a Panel @@ -371,9 +234,9 @@ screen. panels hiding - You can hide or show panels, except for the Menu Panel. To hide a panel, -use a hide button. If the hide buttons are not visible on a panel, modify -the panel properties so that the hide buttons are visible. + You can hide or show panels. To hide a panel, use a hide button. If +the hide buttons are not visible on a panel, modify the panel properties so +that the hide buttons are visible. Hide buttons are at either end of a panel. The hide buttons contain an optional arrow icon. The following illustration shows hide buttons. @@ -396,21 +259,6 @@ buttons are now visible. automatically when the mouse is not pointing to the panel. The panel reappears when you point to the part of the screen where the panel resides. To set your panel to autohide, modify the properties of the panel. - - On a corner panel, the behavior of the hide buttons is slightly -different. If the panel is in one of the corners of the screen, you can use -the hide buttons as follows: - - - To hide the panel, click the hide button that is closest to -the edge of the screen, as normal. - - - To move the panel to the opposite corner of the screen, click -the hide button that is farthest from the edge of the screen. - - - To Modify Panel Properties @@ -418,25 +266,22 @@ the hide button that is farthest from the edge of the screen. panels modifying properties - To modify preferences for all panels, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedPanel, then make the changes that you require. For example, you can -specify various settings related to the appearance and behavior of panel objects. + To modify preferences for all panels, use the Panel preference tool to make the changes that you require. For +example, you can specify various settings related to the appearance and behavior +of panel objects. You can also modify properties for each individual panel. You can change the features for each panel, such as the type of the panel, the hide behavior, and the visual appearance. - - You cannot modify properties for the Menu Panel. - To modify the properties of a panel perform the following steps: Right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Properties to display the Panel Properties -dialog. - The Panel Properties dialog contains the following +dialog. The Panel Properties dialog contains the following tabbed sections: - Panel_type Panel + General @@ -448,8 +293,8 @@ tabbed sections: To modify panel size, position, and hiding properties, click -on the Panel_type Panel tab. -The following table describes the dialog elements on the Panel_type Panel tabbed section: +on the General tab. The following table describes the +dialog elements on the General tabbed section: @@ -468,77 +313,44 @@ The following table describes the dialog elements on the - Position + Name - Select the position of the panel on your desktop. -Click on the required position for the panel. - - - - - - Size - - - - Select the size of the panel. + Type a name for the panel. When you use shortcut +keys to switch between your panels and the desktop, this panel name is displayed. - + - Orient horizontally + Orientation - - Floating panel only. Select this option to display -the panel horizontally. + + Select the position of the panel on your screen. +Click on the required position for the panel. - Orient vertically + Size - Floating panel only. Select this option to display -the panel vertically. + Use the spin box to specify the size of the panel. - Horizontal offset + Expand - Floating panel only. Use the spin box to specify -the distance of the panel from the left edge of the desktop. - - - - - - Vertical offset - - - - Floating panel only. Use the spin box to specify -the distance of the panel from the top edge of the desktop. - - - - - - Screen edge offset - - - - Sliding panel only. Use this spin box to specify -the distance between your panel and the edge of the desktop, in pixels. + Select this option if you want the panel to +expand to the full length of the edge of the screen where the panel is located. @@ -580,118 +392,59 @@ buttons, if the hide button is enabled. To modify the panel background, click on the Background tab. The Background tabbed section contains the following elements: + Choose the type of background for the panel. The choices are as follows: - - - - + + + - + Dialog Element - + Description - - - Type - - - - Choose the type of -background for the panel. The choices are as follows: - - - Default: The default background type. -The standard background depends on the settings in ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. - - - Color: Enables you to choose a color -for the panel background. - - - Image: Enables you to choose an image -for the panel background. - - - Transparent: Makes the panel transparent -so that you can see the desktop background behind the panel. - - - - - - - - Color - - - - If Type is Color, click on the Color -to use button to display the color selector dialog. Choose the -color that you require from the color selector dialog. - - - - + - Image + None (use system theme) - - If Type is Image, choose the image to use on -the background of the panel. Specify the following settings for the image -background: + + Select this option to use the default panel background. The default +panel background depends on the settings in the Theme +preference tool. - + - Tile + Solid color - - Select this option to tile the background image to fit -the panel background. + + Select this option to specify a single color for the panel background. Click +on the Color button to display the color selector dialog. +Choose the color that you require from the color selector dialog. + Use the Style slider to specify the degree of transparency +or opaqueness for the color. For example, to make the panel transparent, move +the slider towards the Transparent end. - + - Scale + Background image - - Select this option to scale the background image to fit -the panel background. The width-to-height ratio of the image is retained. - - - - - - Stretch - - - - Select this option to stretch the background image -to fit the panel background. The width-to-height ratio of the image is not -retained. - - - - - - Rotate image when panel is vertical - - - - Select this option to -rotate the background image on a vertical panel. + + Select this option to specify an image for the panel background. Enter the +filename of the image to use in the drop-down combination box. Alternatively, +to browse for the file, click on the Browse button. When you have selected the file, click OK. @@ -715,7 +468,8 @@ or image as the background of the panel. You can drag a color or image from many applications. For example, you can drag a color from the Nautilus file manager to a panel to set the color as the background of the panel. You can also drag a color from any color selector dialog. You can drag an image to a panel to set the image as the background -of the panel. You can also drag pattern images from the Nautilus file manager application to set the background of the panel. +of the panel. You can also drag pattern images from the file manager to set +the background of the panel. @@ -724,11 +478,13 @@ of the panel. You can also drag pattern images from the Nautiluspanels deleting - To delete a panel from the desktop, right-click on the panel that you -want to delete, then choose Delete This Panel. + To delete a panel from your desktop environment, right-click on the +panel that you want to delete, then choose Delete +This Panel. - You must always have at least one panel on your desktop. If you -have only one panel on your desktop, you cannot delete that panel. + You must always have at least one panel in your desktop environment. +If you have only one panel in your desktop environment, you cannot delete +that panel. @@ -749,40 +505,30 @@ you can add to your panels, and use from your panels. You use the mouse buttons to interact with a panel object in the following ways: - - - - - - - - Left-click - - - Launches the panel object. - - - - - Middle-click - - - Enables you to grab an object, then drag the object to a new location. - - - - - Right-click - - - Opens the panel object popup menu. - - - - - - You interact with applet panel objects in a different way. For more -information, see . + + + Left-click + + Launches the panel object. + + + + Middle-click + + Enables you to grab +an object, then drag the object to a new location. + + + + Right-click + + Opens the panel object +popup menu. + + + + You interact with applet panel objects in a different +way. For more information, see . To Add an Object to a Panel @@ -797,7 +543,10 @@ information, see . Right-click on a vacant space on a panel to open the panel popup menu. The panel popup menu contains an Add to Panel submenu. The Add to Panel submenu enables you to add the following -objects to your panels: Applets in the following categories: Accessory, Amusement, Internet, Multimedia, Utility.LaunchersLaunchers from menusMain MenuDrawersButtons for quick access to common functions: Log Out button, Lock button, Screenshot button, Search button, Run button. +objects to your panels: Applets in the following categories: Accessory, Amusement, Internet, Multimedia, Utility.Buttons for quick access to common actions: Force +Quit button, Lock button, Log +Out button, Run button, Screenshot button, Search button, Show +Desktop button.LaunchersLaunchers from menusMain MenuMenu BarDrawers From any menu @@ -810,9 +559,7 @@ launcher opens. You can use this popup menu to add the launcher to a panel. Each launcher corresponds to a .desktop file. You can drag the .desktop file on to your panels to add the launcher to the panel. - - Each menu corresponds to a directory. You can drag the directory on -to your panels to add the directory to the panel as a menu object. + @@ -822,9 +569,9 @@ to your panels to add the directory to the panel as a menu object. panel objects modifying properties - Some panel objects have a set of associated -properties. The properties are different for each type of object. The properties -specify details such as the following: The command that starts a launcher application.The location of the source files for a menu.The icon that represents the object. + Some panel objects, such as launchers and drawers, +have a set of associated properties. The properties are different for each +type of object. The properties specify details such as the following: The command that starts a launcher application.The location of the source files for a menu.The icon that represents the object. To modify the properties of an object perform the following steps: @@ -841,7 +588,7 @@ menu, as shown in . - Panel object popup menu. Menu items: Properties, Help, Remove From Panel, Move. + Panel object popup menu. Menu items: Properties, Remove From Panel, Lock, Move. @@ -878,7 +625,7 @@ as follows: Point to the new location for the object, then click any mouse button to anchor the object to the new location. This location can be on any -panel that is currently on your desktop. +panel that is currently in your desktop environment. Movement of a panel object affects the position of other objects on @@ -944,6 +691,22 @@ further along the panel. + + To Lock a Panel Object + + panel objects + locking + + + locking panel objects + + You can lock panel objects so that the objects stay in the same position +on the panel. This feature is useful if you do not want some panel objects +to change position when you move other panel objects. + To lock an object to the current location of the object in the panel, +right-click on the object to open the panel object popup menu, then choose Lock. To unlock the object, right-click on the object, then +choose Unlock. + To Remove a Panel Object @@ -1107,8 +870,14 @@ one of the following actions: Locator (URL). A URL is the address of a particular location on the Web. + + Open special Uniform Resource Identifiers +(URIs). The GNOME Desktop contains special URIs that enable you to access +particular functions from the file manager. special URI +locationsand launchers + - You can find launchers in the following places on the desktop: + You can find launchers in the following places in the desktop environment: Panels: On panels, launchers are represented by icons. @@ -1118,8 +887,7 @@ the Web. The menu items usually have an icon beside the menu item. - Desktop background: On the desktop background, launchers are -represented by icons. + Desktop: On the desktop, launchers are represented by icons. You can modify the properties of a launcher. For example, the properties @@ -1146,10 +914,10 @@ to add from the menu. From any menu To add a launcher to a panel from any menu, perform one of the following -steps:Open the menu that contains the launcher from the panel where +steps:Open a menu that contains the launcher. Drag the launcher +on to the panel. Open the menu that contains the launcher from the panel where you want the launcher to reside. Right-click on the title of the launcher. -Choose Add this launcher to panel. Open a menu that contains the launcher. Drag the launcher -on to the panel. +Choose Add this launcher to panel. From the file manager @@ -1196,7 +964,7 @@ section: Use this text box to specify the name of the launcher. You can use the Advanced tab to add translations of the name. This name is the name that appears when you add the launcher to a menu -or to the desktop background. +or to the desktop. @@ -1329,7 +1097,7 @@ on the panel. Enter the path to the help file for the launcher. -If you enter a path in this field, a Help on launcher_name Application menu item is displayed on the popup +If you enter a path in this field, a Help on launcher-name Application menu item is displayed on the popup menu for the launcher. @@ -1461,7 +1229,7 @@ the folder /user123/Projects in a file manager window. If you choose Link from the Type drop-down combination box, you can enter a link command. The following table -shows some sample link commands and the actions that the commands perform: +shows some sample link commands and the actions that the commands perform:special URIslaunchers @@ -1485,8 +1253,7 @@ shows some sample link commands and the actions that the commands perform: Opens -the GNOME website in your default browser. - +the GNOME website in your default browser. @@ -1497,7 +1264,18 @@ the GNOME website in your default browser. Opens the GNOME FTP site in your default browser. - + + + + + + applications:/// + + + + Opens the Applications +location in a file manager window. Double-click on an application to start +the application. @@ -1508,7 +1286,8 @@ the GNOME website in your default browser. Opens the Desktop Preferences -location in a file manager window. +location in a file manager window. Double-click on a preference tool to start +the preference tool. @@ -1547,35 +1326,44 @@ see . adding to panel You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access -to common functions. - - Log Out Button - - - - - - - Log Out icon. - - - +to common actions and functions. + + Force Quit Button buttons - Log Out + Force Quit panel objects - Log Out button + Force Quit button - Log Out button + Force Quit button - The Log Out button begins the process to log out of -a GNOME session. - To add a Log Out button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonLog Out. To log out of your session or shut down your system, click -on the Log Out button. + + terminating applications + + + applications + terminating + + + + + + + + Force Quit icon. + + + + The Force Quit button enables you to select a +window to terminate an application. This button is useful if you want to terminate +an application that does not respond to your commands. + To add a Force Quit button to a panel, right-click +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsForce Quit. To terminate an application, click on the Force Quit button, then click on a window from the application +that you want to terminate. If you do not want to terminate an application +after you click on the Force Quit button, press Esc. Lock Button @@ -1585,7 +1373,7 @@ on the Log Out button. - Lock icon. + Lock screen icon. @@ -1608,7 +1396,7 @@ button locks your screen and activates your screensaver. To access your session again, you must enter your password. To lock your screen correctly, you must have a screensaver enabled. To add a Lock button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonLock. +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsLock. Right-click on the Lock button to open a menu of screensaver-related commands. describes the commands that are available from the menu. @@ -1680,14 +1468,74 @@ process, use your new password with the screensaver. - Displays an XScreenSaver dialog -that you can use to configure the screensaver. + Displays the XScreenSaver preference +tool. + + Log Out Button + + + + + + + Log Out icon. + + + + + buttons + Log Out + + + panel objects + Log Out button + + + Log Out button + + The Log Out button begins the process to log out of +a GNOME session. + To add a Log Out button to a panel, right-click +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsLog Out. To log out of your session or shut down your system, click +on the Log Out button. + + + Run Button + + + + + + + Run Application icon. + + + + + buttons + Run + + + panel objects + Run button + + + Run button + + You +can use the Run button to open the Run Application dialog. + To add a Run button to a panel, right-click on +any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsRun. To open the Run Application dialog, click +on the Run button. + For more information on the Run Application dialog, +see Working With Menus. + Screenshot Button @@ -1712,9 +1560,12 @@ that you can use to configure the screensaver. Screenshot button You can use the Screenshot button to take a screenshot -of your desktop. +of your screen. To add a Screenshot button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonScreenshot. To take a screenshot of your desktop, click on the Screenshot button. +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsScreenshot. To take a screenshot of your screen, click on +the Screenshot button. + For more information on how to take screenshots, see Working +With Menus. Search Button @@ -1741,41 +1592,72 @@ on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to Panel You can use the Search button to open the Search Tool. To add a Search button to a panel, right-click -on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonSearch. To open the Search Tool, click on +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsSearch. To open the Search Tool, click on the Search button. For more information on the Search Tool, see the Search Tool Manual. - - Run Button + + Show Desktop Button + + buttons + Show Desktop + + + panel objects + Show Desktop button + + + Show Desktop button + - + - Run icon. + Show Desktop icon. + You can use the Show Desktop button to minimize +all open windows and show the desktop. + To add a Show Desktop button to a panel, right-click +on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsShow Desktop. To minimize all windows and show the desktop, +click on the Show Desktop button. + + + Notification Area Applet - buttons - Run + applets + Notification Area panel objects - Run button + Notification +Area applet - Run button + Notification Area applet - You -can use the Run button to open the Run Program dialog. - To add a Run button to a panel, right-click on -any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonRun. To open the Run Program dialog, click -on the Run button. - For more information on the Run Program dialog, -see Working With Menus. + + + + + + + Notification Area icon. + + + + The Notification Area applet displays icons +from various applications to indicate activity in the application. For example, +when you use the CD Player application to play +a CD, a CD icon is displayed in the Notification Area +applet. The graphic above illustrates the CD icon in the Notification +Area applet. + To add a Notification Area applet to a panel, +right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelUtilityNotification Area. @@ -1790,12 +1672,6 @@ see Working With Menus. You can add the following types of menu to your panels: - - System menus: System menus contain the standard applications -and tools that you can use on your desktop. The Applications -menu and Actions menu are system menus. To add a system -menu to a panel, right-click on a launcher in the menu, then choose Entire menuAdd this as menu to panel. - Main Menu: You can access almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options from the Main Menu. To add a Main Menu to a panel, right-click @@ -1815,11 +1691,24 @@ by a stylized footprint icon, as follows: + + Menu Bar: You can access almost +all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options from +the menus in the Menu Bar. The Menu +Bar contains the Applications menu and the Actions menu. To add a Menu Bar to a +panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to PanelMenu Bar. You can add as many Menu Bar objects +to your panels as you want. + + + System menus: System menus contain the standard applications +and tools that you can use in your desktop environment. The Applications menu and Actions menu are system menus. To add +a system menu to a panel, right-click on a launcher in the menu, then choose Entire menuAdd this as menu to panel. + Menus that you add to your panels are represented by an icon with an arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents a menu or drawer. shows how menus typically appear on panels.
- Typical Menu Objects on a Panel + Typical Menu Objects on a Panel @@ -1915,11 +1804,11 @@ objects to panels. For more information, see .drawers modifying properties - To modify preferences for all panels and drawers, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedPanel, then make the changes that you require. For example, you can -select various options related to the appearance and behavior of objects on -panels and drawers. You can also select options that relate to drawers only. -For example, you can select an option to close your drawers when you click -on a launcher in the drawer. + To modify preferences for all panels and drawers, use the Panel preference tool. For example, you can select various options +related to the appearance and behavior of objects on panels and drawers. You +can also select options that relate to drawers only. For example, you can +select an option to close your drawers when you click on a launcher in the +drawer. You can also modify other properties for each individual drawer. You can change features for each drawer, such as the visual appearance of the drawer and whether the drawer has hide buttons. @@ -1927,15 +1816,15 @@ drawer and whether the drawer has hide buttons. Right-click on the drawer, then choose Properties to display the Panel Properties dialog. -The dialog displays the Drawer tabbed section. +The dialog displays the General tabbed section. Select the properties for the drawer in the dialog. The following -table describes the elements on the Drawer tabbed section: +table describes the elements on the General tabbed section: - - + + @@ -1948,58 +1837,59 @@ table describes the elements on the Drawer tabbed section: - + - Size + Name - - Select the size of the drawer. + + Type a name for the panel. When you use shortcut +keys to switch between your panels and the desktop, this panel name is displayed. - Tooltip/Name + Size - Use this text box to specify a name for the drawer. -The name appears as a tooltip when you point at the drawer on the panel. + Select the size of the panel. - + Icon - - Choose an icon to represent the drawer. Click on the Icon button to display an icon selector dialog. Choose an icon -from the dialog. Alternatively, click Browse to choose -an icon from another directory. When you choose an icon, click OK. + + Choose an icon to represent the drawer. Click +on the Icon button to display an icon selector dialog. +Choose an icon from the dialog. Alternatively, click Browse +to choose an icon from another directory. When you choose an icon, click OK. - Enable hide button + Show hide buttons - Select this option to display a hide button when -the drawer opens. + Select this option to display hide buttons on your +panel. - Enable hide button arrow + Arrows on hide button - Select this option to display an arrow on the hide -button if the hide button is enabled. + Select this option to display arrows on the hide +buttons, if the hide button is enabled. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession-C.omf index 778772d..e3d0f2e 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Sessions - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Desktop Sessions chapter from GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Desktop Sessions chapter from GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml index 48f09d6..635d8f0 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml @@ -1,25 +1,25 @@ - Desktop Sessions + GNOME Desktop Sessions This chapter provides the information you need to start, -manage, and end a desktop session. +manage, and end a GNOME Desktop session. - Starting a Desktop Session + Starting a Session sessions starting - A desktop session occurs between the time that you log in to the desktop - and the time that you log out. The login screen, displayed by the Login Manager, is your gateway to the desktop. The login screen -provides fields for you to enter your username and password. The Options menu on the login screen lists your login options, for example + A session occurs between the time that you log in to the desktop environment +and the time that you log out. The login screen is your gateway to the desktop +environment. The login screen provides fields for you to enter your username +and password. The login screen enables you to select login options, for example you can select the language of your session. You start a session when you log in. The session manager starts after -the Login Manager authenticates your username and -password. The session manager enables you to manage the session. For example, -you can save the state of your most recent session and return to that session -the next time that you log in. The session manager saves and restores the -following: +your username and password are authenticated. The session manager enables +you to manage the session. For example, you can save the state of your most +recent session and return to that session the next time that you log in. The +session manager saves and restores the following: The appearance and behavior settings, for example fonts, colors, @@ -32,405 +32,116 @@ session manager does not manage. For example, if you start the vi - - - Locking Your Screen - This section provides information on how to lock your screen, and how -to configure your screensaver. - - To Lock Your Screen - - - - - - - Lock icon. - - - + + To Log in to a Session sessions - locking screen - - - locking screen + logging in - Lock button + logging in + to session - To lock the screen, perform -one of the following actions: - + To log in to a session, perform the following steps: + - Choose ActionsLock Screen. + On the login screen, click on the Session +icon. Choose the GNOME Desktop from the list of available desktop environments. - If the Lock button is present on a -panel, click on the Lock button. - To add the Lock button to a panel, right-click -on the panel. Choose Add to PanelButtonLock. + Enter your username in the Username field +on the login screen, then press Return. - - When you lock your screen, the screensaver starts. To unlock the screen, -move your mouse to display the locked screen dialog. Enter your username and -password in the locked screen dialog, then press Return. - - To lock your screen correctly, you must have a screensaver enabled. - + + Enter your password in the Password field +on the login screen, then press Return. + + + When you log in successfully, the session manager starts a session. +If this is the first time you log in, then the session manager starts a new +session. If you have logged in before, then the session manager restores your +previous session, if you saved your session settings when you logged out. + If you want to shut down or restart the system before you log in, click +on the System icon on the login screen. A dialog is displayed. +Select the option that you require, then click OK. + - - To Configure Your Screensaver + + To Log in to a Session in a Different Language sessions - configuring screensaver + different language, logging +in - screensaver, configuring + language, logging in in different - XScreenSaver - screensaver + logging in + to session in different language - A screensaver is an application that you can use to replace the image -on your screen when the screen is not in use. You can use screensavers in -the following ways: - - - Activate after a specified period of idle time. - - - Activate when you lock your screen. - - - Manage power used by your monitor when your system is idle. - - - To configure your screensaver application, perform the following steps: + To log in to +a session in a different language, perform the following actions. - Right-click on the Lock button, then -choose Properties from the popup menu. An XScreenSaver dialog is displayed. - If the Lock button is not present on a panel, -you can add the button to a panel. To add the Lock -button to a panel, right-click on the panel. Choose Add to PanelLock button. - - - To configure your screensaver application, use the elements -in the Display Modes tab. The following table describes -the dialog elements on the Display Modes tabbed section: - - - - - - - - Setting - - - Function - - - - - - - - Mode - - - - Use the drop-down list to specify -the behavior of the screensaver application. Select from the following options: - - - Disable Screen Saver: Select this option -if you do not want to use the screensaver application. - - - Blank Screen Only: Select this option -if you want your screen to become blank when your screen locks. - - - Only One Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a single screensaver display from the display list - when your screen locks. - - - Random Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a random selection of screensaver displays from the -screensaver display list when your screen locks. - - - - - - - Display list - - - Select the screensaver display -that you require from the list. - - - - - - Blank After - - - - Specify how long to wait after the last use of the -mouse or keyboard, to activate the screensaver. - - - - - - Cycle After - - - - Specify how long to show a particular screensaver -display before the next display. - - - - - - Lock Screen After - - - - Select this option if you want the screen to lock -after the screensaver is activated. Use the spin box to specify the delay -between the activation of the screensaver and when the screen locks. - - - - - - Preview - - - - Click on this button to preview -the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver display list. -To stop the preview, press any key or click a mouse button. - - - - - - Settings - - - - Click on this button to display -the options for the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver -display list. - - - - - + On the login screen, click on the Language +icon. Choose the language you require from the list of available languages. - To configure advanced options, click on the Advanced tab. The following table describes the dialog elements on the Advanced tabbed section: - - - - - - - - Setting - - - Function - - - - - - - - Grab Desktop Images - - - - Some -screensavers can take a screenshot of your desktop, then manipulate the screenshot -to create your screensaver display. Select this option to enable screensavers -to take a screenshot of your desktop. - - - - - - Grab Video Frames - - - - Some -screensavers can capture a frame of video, then manipulate the captured image -to create your screensaver display. If your system has a video capture card, -select this option to enable screensavers to capture a frame of video. - - - - - - Choose Random -Image - - - - Select this option to enable screensavers to use images from a directory that -you select. Type the path for the directory in the field. Alternatively, click Browse to display a dialog from which you can select a directory. - - - - - - Verbose Dialognostics - - - - Select -this option if you want to display screensaver diagnostic information. - - - - - - Display Subprocess -Errors - - - - Select this option if you want to display errors related to screensaver subprocesses -on screen. - - - - - - Display Splash -Screen at Startup - - - - Select this option to if you want Xscreensaver -to display a splash dialog when Xscreensaver starts. - - - - - - Power Management -Enabled - - - - Select this option to enable power management of your monitor. Power management -can reduce energy consumption by your monitor when you are not using the monitor. - - - - - - Standby After - - - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in standby mode. When the monitor is in -standby mode, the screen is black. - - - - - - Suspend After - - - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in power-saving mode. - - - - - - Off After - - - - Specify how long to wait to switch -off monitor. - - - - - - Install Colormap - - - - Select -this option to install a private colormap when the screensaver is active. -Use of a private colormap might improve the quality of the color in particular -screensaver displays. - - - - - - Fade to Black -When Blanking - - - - Select this option if you want your display to fade to black when the screensaver -activates. - - - - - - Fade from Black -When Unblanking - - - - Select this option if you want your display to fade from black to the screen -contents when the screensaver stops. - - - - - - Fade Duration - - - - Specify how long to take to fade to black when the -screensaver activates. - - - - - + Enter your username in the Username field +on the login screen, then press Return. - Click on the Close Window window frame -button to close the XScreenSaver dialog. + Enter your password in the Password field +on the login screen, then press Return. + + To Lock Your Screen + + + + + + + Lock screen icon. + + + + + sessions + locking screen + + + locking screen + + + Lock button + + To lock the screen, perform +one of the following actions: + + + Choose ActionsLock Screen. + + + If the Lock button is present on a +panel, click on the Lock button. + To add the Lock button to a panel, right-click +on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsLock. + + + When you lock your screen, the screensaver starts. To unlock the screen, +move your mouse to display the locked screen dialog. Enter your username and +password in the locked screen dialog, then press Return. + For information on configuring your screensaver, see Using +the Basic Preference Tools. + + To lock your screen correctly, you must have a screensaver enabled. + + Managing the Session @@ -441,8 +152,8 @@ button to close the XScreenSaver dialog. sessions managing - To configure the session management of the desktop, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedSessions. The Sessions preference -tool recognizes the following types of application: + To configure the session management of the desktop environment, +use the Sessions preference tool. The Sessions preference tool recognizes the following types of application: @@ -474,9 +185,10 @@ that you want to automatically start. logout behavior To set how a session behaves when you log in -and log out, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedSessions. Make the changes you require -in the Session Options tabbed section. For example, you -can select to display a splash screen when you log in. +and log out, use Sessions preference tool. Make +the changes you require in the Session Options tabbed +section. For example, you can select to display a splash screen when you log +in. To Use Startup Applications @@ -495,10 +207,9 @@ applications You can configure your sessions to start with applications that are not session-managed. -To configure non-session-managed startup applications, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedSessions. Use the Startup Programs -tabbed section to add, edit, and delete applications. If you save your settings -and log out, the next time that you log in, the startup applications start -automatically. +To configure non-session-managed startup applications, use the Sessions preference tool. Use the Startup Programs tabbed section to add, edit, and delete applications. If you save +your settings and log out, the next time that you log in, the startup applications +start automatically. To Browse Applications in the Current Session @@ -506,22 +217,22 @@ automatically. sessions browsing applications - To browse the applications in the current session, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedSessions. The Current Session tabbed -section lists the following: + To browse the applications in the current session, use the Sessions preference tool. The Current Session +tabbed section lists the following: All GNOME applications that are currently running, that can connect to the session manager, and that can save the state of the application. - All desktop preference tools that can connect to the session -manager, and that can save the state of the tool. + All preference tools that can connect to the session manager, +and that can save the state of the tool. You can use the Current Session tabbed section to perform a limited number of actions on the session properties of an application or preference tool. For example, you can edit the startup order, and restart -style of any GNOME application or desktop preference tool that is in the list. +style of any GNOME application or preference tool that is in the list. To Save Session Settings @@ -533,9 +244,9 @@ style of any GNOME application or desktop preference tool that is in the list. < Configure your session to automatically save settings when -you end the session. To configure your session, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesAdvancedSessions. The Sessions preference tool starts. -Select the Automatically save changes to session option -on the Session Options tabbed section. +you end the session. To configure your session, use the Sessions preference tool. The Sessions preference +tool starts. Select the Automatically save changes to session +option on the Session Options tabbed section. End your session. @@ -573,7 +284,7 @@ to log out. perform one of the following actions: - Click on the Log Out button. + Click on a Log Out button. Choose ActionsLog Out. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1-C.omf index 96f0f92..2148d14 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Part I: GNOME Components - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Part I of GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Part I of GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml index 2f19fd6..df84876 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part1.xml @@ -1,23 +1,26 @@ -A Tour of the GNOME DesktopThis section introduces the core GNOME components. This section -also provides information that helps you to start working with the desktop. -The desktop is very configurable, therefore this section covers the main functional -possibilities of the desktop features. If you want to find out how to implement -the various configuration possibilities that are mentioned in this section, -see Customizing Your GNOME Desktop. The chapters in this -section are as follows: Basic SkillsRead this chapter to find out about mouse usage, shortcut keys, basic -window skills, and basic dialog skills. Overview of the DesktopRead this chapter for an introduction to the major components and functions - of the desktop. If you do not read anything else in this manual, read this -chapter.Desktop SessionsRead this chapter for information about how to start, manage, and end -desktop sessions. Working With PanelsRead this chapter to find out more about using panels. Panels are a -key component of the desktop. This chapter tells you how to use the different -parts of your panels, and how to invoke the available functions of the desktop -using panels.Working With MenusRead this chapter to find out more about using menus. Working With WindowsRead this chapter to find out more about using windows. This chapter +A Tour of the GNOME DesktopA desktop environment desktop environment +is a windows-based environment for users. The desktop environment is the sum +of all the parts of your working environment. This section introduces the +core components in the GNOME Desktop environment. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, therefore this section covers +the main functional possibilities of the GNOME Desktop features. +If you want to find out how to implement the various configuration possibilities +that are mentioned in this section, see Customizing Your GNOME Desktop. The chapters in this section are as follows: Basic SkillsRead this chapter to find out about mouse usage, shortcut keys, basic +window skills, and basic dialog skills. Overview of the GNOME DesktopRead this chapter for an introduction to the major components and functions + of the desktop environment. If you do not read anything else in this manual, +read this chapter.GNOME Desktop SessionsRead this chapter for information about how to start, manage, and end +GNOME Desktop sessions. Working With PanelsRead this chapter to find out more about using panels. Panels are a +key component of the GNOME Desktop. This chapter tells you how to use the +different parts of your panels, and how to invoke the available functions +of the desktop environment using panels.Working With MenusRead this chapter to find out more about using menus. Working With WindowsRead this chapter to find out more about using windows. This chapter describes basic windows functions such as moving and resizing. This chapter also describes the controls that you use with windows. Nautilus File ManagerRead this chapter to find out more about the Nautilus -file manager. This chapter describes how to use Nautilus -to work with your file system. This chapter also describes how to customize Nautilus.Using the Desktop BackgroundRead this chapter to find out more about using the desktop background. -This chapter describes how to use the desktop background to start applications, -and open your files and folders. The chapter also describes how to use Trash from the desktop, how to use the Desktop Background menu, and how to customize the desktop background.&gosbasic; +file manager. This chapter describes how to use the file manager to work with +your file system. This chapter also describes how to customize the file manager.Using Your DesktopRead this chapter to find out more about using the desktop. The desktop is the part of the desktop environment where there +are no interface graphical items, such as panels and windows. This chapter +describes how to use the desktop to start applications, and open your files +and folders. The chapter also describes how to use Trash +from the desktop, how to use the Desktop menu, and how +to customize the desktop.&gosbasic; &gosoverview; &gosstartsession; &gospanel; diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2-C.omf index 01c0afa..0d90a7b 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2-C.omf @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ Part II: Preferences - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - Part II of GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide. + Part II of GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml index c8b81a0..9858182 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/part2.xml @@ -1,21 +1,23 @@ -Customizing Your GNOME DesktopYou can customize many of the characteristics of your desktop. -The customization of each aspect of the desktop is controlled by a dedicated -software tool that is called a desktop preference tool. For convenience, the -preference tools are grouped under the following headings:BasicAccessibilityAdvancedYou can open your preference tools in either of the following ways:Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the tool +Customizing Your GNOME DesktopYou can customize many of the characteristics of your desktop +environment. The customization of each aspect of the desktop environment is +controlled by a dedicated software tool that is called a desktop environment +preference tool. For convenience, the preference tools are grouped under the +following headings:BasicAccessibilityAdvancedYou can open your preference tools in either of the following ways:Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the tool that you require from the submenus. Double-click on the Start Here object -on the desktop background. A Nautilus window opens -at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Preferences object in the Nautilus window -to display your preference tools. Double-click on the tool that you require.This section describes how to configure the desktop in the following -chapters. Using the Basic Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to customize your desktop background. -This chapter also contains information on how to configure your keyboard settings -and your mouse settings. This chapter also describes how to configure shortcut -keys, how to set your sound preferences, and how to configure your network -proxy. This chapter also contains information on how to choose a theme and -fonts for your desktop, and how to customize your application menubars and -toolbars. This chapter also describes how to customize window focus behavior.Using the Advanced Preference ToolsThis chapter describes how to configure file types, your preferred applications, +on the desktop. A Nautilus window opens at the Start Here location. Double-click on the Preferences object in the Nautilus window to display +your preference tools. Double-click on the tool that you require.This section describes how to configure the desktop environment in the +following chapters. Using the Basic Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to customize your desktop background, +and how to configure your keyboard settings and your mouse settings. This +chapter also describes how to configure shortcut keys, how to set your sound +preferences, and how to configure your network proxy. This chapter also contains +information on how to customize your screensaver, and how to set your screen +resolution. This chapter also describes how to choose a theme and fonts for +your desktop environment, and how to customize your application menubars and +toolbars. This chapter also contains information on how to customize +window focus behavior.Using the Advanced Preference ToolsThis chapter describes how to configure file types, your preferred applications, and your panels. This chapter also contains information on how to customize your sessions and startup programs. Using the Accessibility Preference ToolsRead this chapter to find out how to use the accessibility features -of the desktop. This chapter describes how to use the keyboard accessibility -features.&goscustdesk; +of the desktop environment. This chapter describes how to set assistive technology +preferences and how to use the keyboard accessibility features.&goscustdesk; &goscustlookandfeel; &goscustaccess; diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf index 6420a97..5910df2 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide-C.omf @@ -9,20 +9,20 @@ User Guide - 2003-03-07 + 2003-08-10 - + - User Guide for GNOME 2.2.1. + User Guide for GNOME 2.4. user's guide diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml index 319c7d1..1839903 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/user-guide.xml @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ - - + + + @@ -57,6 +57,14 @@ GNOME Documentation Project + + GNOME 2.2.1 Desktop User Guide V2.5 + March 2003 + + Sun Microsystems + GNOME Documentation Project + + GNOME 2.2 Desktop User Guide V2.4 January 2003 diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wglossary.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wglossary.xml index 47f833d..7546d52 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wglossary.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wglossary.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosbasic.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosbasic.xml index 66e9d02..d431294 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosbasic.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosbasic.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustaccess.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustaccess.xml index f281014..033468a 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustaccess.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustaccess.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustdesk.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustdesk.xml index a619092..362175c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustdesk.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustdesk.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustlookandfeel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustlookandfeel.xml index 5f62f7f..c58f468 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustlookandfeel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoscustlookandfeel.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosdeskback.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosdeskback.xml index 463728f..5585ff3 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosdeskback.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosdeskback.xml @@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - - + + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoseditmainmenu.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoseditmainmenu.xml index 3fdaf5b..4b59672 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoseditmainmenu.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgoseditmainmenu.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosmetacity.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosmetacity.xml index 99757c9..f44fb3c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosmetacity.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosmetacity.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosnautilus.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosnautilus.xml index c2e5319..91cd548 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosnautilus.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosnautilus.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosoverview.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosoverview.xml index b37d6ea..13a443f 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosoverview.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosoverview.xml @@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - - + + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgospanel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgospanel.xml index 1769636..8ded58b 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgospanel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgospanel.xml @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - + + + ]> diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosstartsession.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosstartsession.xml index 06ec024..2968729 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosstartsession.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/wgosstartsession.xml @@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd" [ - - - - + + + + ]> -- cgit