Manage apps & settings with Indicator Menus
Ubuntu has many different indicator menus on the right side of the panel. The indicator menus are a place where you can check and modify the state of your computer and applications. Some indicator menus you will see are:
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Messaging menu
Easily launch and receive incoming notifications from messaging applications including email, social networking, and Internet chat.
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Battery menu
Check your laptop battery's charging status. This menu is hidden is not shown if a battery is not detected.
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Bluetooth menu
Send or receive files by Bluetooth. This menu is not shown if a supported Bluetooth device is not detected.
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Network menu
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Sound menu
Set the volume, configure sound settings, and control media players like Banshee.
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Clock
Access the current time and date.
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User menu
Change your password, language settings or login picture. Quickly switch between user accounts without logging out.
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System menu
Access system settings. Lock screen, log out, suspend, restart or shutdown your computer.
Some of the icons used by the indicator menus change according to the status of the application.
Other programs such as Tomboy or Transmission can also add indicator menus to the panel.
More About
- Ubuntu Desktop Guide — Ubuntu Desktop Guide
See Also
- Show the universal access menu — The universal access menu is the icon on the top bar that looks like a person.