How to add more workspaces in Lubuntu?

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I'm on Lubuntu 14.04 and using it on a bootable USB drive. How do I add more workspaces? Right now there are two workspaces, but those were there by default. Do I have to download additional software to manage the workspaces?

André Marinho · Answer 1 · 2015-09-09T12:06:01.997

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Yes, you can add more workspaces!

Follow this steps:

Click on the "Lubuntu" icon in the bottom of the screen;
Set Preferences>>Openbox Configuration Manager
On the new window opened, click on "Desktop" option;
On the field labeled "Number of desktops" you can choose how many workspaces do you need.
After all, just close the window.

Good luck, man!

edited Sep 09 '15 at 12:06

answered Apr 21 '14 at 15:55

André Marinho

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Note for users that have installed Openbox later: You may need to run `sudo apt-get install obconf` if the menu option is missing. – phihag Oct 04 '16 at 16:07
@André OP may be a woman, man! – Masood Khaari Jul 27 '17 at 11:37

score 7 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 23 '14 at 15:22

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I use this command:

wmctrl -n 4

it means: Make 4 desktops. Read man page for more info. It is quite useful program.

answered Dec 23 '14 at 15:22

xerostomus

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Specifically, it means set the total number of desktops to 4. Also, thanks! – enigmaticPhysicist Oct 29 '16 at 22:32

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 08 '18 at 11:21

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Start command line (or hit on alt-F2) and enter "obconf" (without quotations). Click on "Desktops" and choose the number of desktops that you want. In addition, by double clicking Desktops name, you can rename Desktops as desired.

answered Mar 08 '18 at 11:21

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 21 '14 at 15:19

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Add ppa:geod/ppa-geod to your Software sources then:

sudo apt-get install indicator-workspaces

Start managing workspaces from indicator-workspaces

answered Apr 21 '14 at 15:19

kostandinangjellari

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This PPA only supports up to 11.04, OP indicated he was using 14.04 – Quentin Skousen Jan 08 '16 at 19:01

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