Roll Up Window into Title Bar in Linux Mint 12
Enhance Desktop Organization in Linux Mint with Window Rolling
Do you often find yourself managing numerous open windows on your Linux Mint desktop? A useful feature allows you to minimize windows to just their title bars, providing a quick way to declutter your workspace while still maintaining visibility of active applications.
In Linux Mint 12, a specific setting governs the action triggered when you double-click a window’s title bar. The default behavior is to maximize the window. However, since the maximize button already performs this function, reassigning the double-click action can improve workflow efficiency.
Modifying Window Double-Click Behavior
To implement the “roll up” functionality, navigate to the Advanced Settings within the Applications menu. Select 'Other' then 'Advanced Settings' to access the configuration options.
Within the Advanced Settings dialog, locate and select 'Windows' in the left-hand navigation pane.
The initial drop-down menu controls the window’s response to a title bar double-click. 'Toggle Maximize' is typically the default selection. This means a double-click maximizes a normal window and restores a maximized window to its previous size.
To alter this behavior, click the arrow associated with the 'Action on title bar double-click' drop-down list.
Scroll through the available options while holding the mouse button and select 'Toggle Shade'.
Note that the Advanced Settings dialog box does not feature a traditional 'Close' or 'OK' button. To close the window, simply click the 'X' button located in the upper-right corner.
Utilizing the Rolled-Up Window Feature
After applying the change, double-clicking a window’s title bar will now minimize the window to display only the title bar itself.
A subsequent double-click on the title bar will restore the window to its full, original size.
Even in their minimized, “rolled up” state, the windows remain movable across the desktop. This allows for efficient arrangement of title bars, maximizing available screen real estate and improving overall desktop organization.