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mderouss

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Registered: 2024-12-22

Posts: 2

Where is the config option for 'stacking' program instances

Hi folk, I use XFCE and Mousepad on two different system, Fedora and Xubuntu. On Fedora, when I launch multiple instances of Mousepad in seperate windows, then these are 'combined' in the panel - I get a dropdown that lists the instances, not multiple seperate items on the panel. But on Xubuntu, I get seperate panel items. Obviously I've managed to configure something differently, but I'm struggling to identify what it might be. Because I frequently have loads of Mousepad windows open, it's becoming a bit of an issue for me on Xubuntu. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?

eriefisher

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Registered: 2008-10-25

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Re: Where is the config option for 'stacking' program instances

This might be the "Window Menu" panel plugin. Once added to the panel and you click on it you get a list of open windows. Click on the one you want.

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Tamaranch

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Registered: 2020-12-31

Posts: 333

Re: Where is the config option for 'stacking' program instances

Or you want to use the "group by app" option of the tasklist (aka window buttons)? Ctrl-click on one of the mousepad buttons in the tasklist -> properties -> group by app.

mderouss

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Registered: 2024-12-22

Posts: 2

Re: Where is the config option for 'stacking' program instances

Yay, 'group by app' is what I was missing . Thanks for the super speedy replies !