Desktop Customization - Oreon Project Documentation

Changing the Wallpaper

[Placeholder: Explain how to change the desktop background image, usually through System Settings or right-clicking the desktop.]

Example: "You can change your desktop background by right-clicking an empty area of the desktop and selecting 'Change Background' or by navigating to the 'Background' or 'Appearance' section in System Settings..."

Themes (GTK & Shell Themes)

[Placeholder: Explain application (GTK) themes and, if applicable, shell themes (for GNOME Shell elements). Mention where to find/install themes and how to apply them, possibly using Tweaks tool.]

Example: "You can change the look of application windows (GTK theme) and the desktop shell elements like the top bar and overview (Shell theme). These can often be changed via the 'Appearance' section in Settings or using the GNOME Tweaks application..."

Icons

[Placeholder: Explain how to change the icon theme used for applications and folders. Mention where to install themes and how to apply them (Settings or Tweaks).]

Example: "Icon themes change the appearance of icons across the system. New icon themes can be installed and then selected in the 'Appearance' section of Settings or GNOME Tweaks."

Fonts

[Placeholder: Describe how to change system fonts (interface, document, monospace) using Settings or Tweaks.]

Example: "The fonts used for interface elements, documents, and the terminal can be adjusted, typically through the GNOME Tweaks application under the 'Fonts' section."

Extensions (GNOME Shell) / Widgets (Other DEs)

[Placeholder: If using GNOME, explain GNOME Shell Extensions for adding/modifying functionality. Mention the Extensions app or website. For other DEs, mention widgets/plasmoids.]

Example: "GNOME Shell's functionality can be extended using Extensions. You can manage installed extensions via the 'Extensions' application or browse for new ones online. Common extensions add docks, change panel behavior, or provide system monitors..."

Panel / Dock Configuration

[Placeholder: Explain how users can configure the main panel (position, autohide) or add/configure a dock (like Dash to Dock via Extensions).]

Example: "Basic panel settings might be available in System Settings. For more advanced options like adding a dock or changing panel position, you might need to install and configure specific GNOME Shell Extensions like Dash to Dock or Dash to Panel."