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Taskbar (panel) on left, rather than bottom? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 weeks ago by makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml
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Hi all, about to install latest LMDE with Cinnamon. I like my taskbar / dock on the left, to make better use of real estate.

Mint doesn't have that option to move it to the left.

Can I ask if anyone has done this, in a good, usable way?

Thanks for your help.

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[–] SmokeInFog@midwest.social 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You should be able to move the panel to the left by right clicking it and selecting Move

Panel right click menu in Cinnamon DE in Mint with Move option highlighted

Cinnamon DE desktop with edge location highlighting of where panel can be moved after selecting Move from the right click menu

[–] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am an absolute goose. Thank you!

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You can also add more than one panel, and have separate items on each. I have a different panel layout for each monitor.

[–] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

That's awesome! I'll definitely try that out. Thanks again