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Edited by Daniel Bauwens, Serendipitee, Anna, Maluniu

Two Methods:Using System SettingsUsing CompizConfig Settings Manager

Have you tried getting the Launcher (side bar) to auto-hide, but you don't know how? This article presents two ways that might solve your problem.

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EditMethod 1 of 2: Using System Settings

  1. 1
    Click on the drop-down menu on the top right.
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  2. 2
    Select System Settings.
  3. 3
    Go to Appearance, then select the Behavior tab.
  4. 4
    Toggle the Off button (located on the top right) to On to enable the Auto-hide feature for the Launcher.
  5. 5
    Set the reveal trigger. If you wish, you now have the option to configure your preferred settings to make the autolauncher reveal itself again.
  6. 6
    Try the next method if this method did not accomplish reconfiguration.

EditMethod 2 of 2: Using CompizConfig Settings Manager

  1. 1
    Go to your dashboard and type compizconfig settings manager.
    • Alternatively, open your terminal with the key combination
      ^ Ctrl+⎇ Alt+T, then type ccsm and hit ⌅ Enter.
  2. 2
    Press OK to acknowledge the warning generated by opening the program. .
  3. 3
    Search for, then click on Ubuntu Unity Plugin.
  4. 4
    Click on Launcher from the tabs at the top. .
  5. 5
    Select Auto-hide. (You will see this next to the Hide Launcher option.)
  6. 6
    Set the reveal trigger (if you wish) and you're done!
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EditTips

  • If you do have to use ccsm, ask for assistance if you are at all unsure about what to do. ccsm is complicated and may be confusing. Since it affects the system, it is best to err on the side of caution when making changes with ccsm.
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EditWarning

  • Be careful not to edit anything else in ccsm, unless you know what you're doing. A wrong edit while in ccsm can completely ruin your software configuration and make it necessary to reinstall your OS, whereupon you lose all data that has not been backed up.

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