Start Menu in IGEL OS 12

This article shows how to configure the desktop start menu in IGEL OS.


Menu path: User Interface > Desktop > Start Menu

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The following options, which are all enabled by default, can be configured to be shown in the start menu.


Screenlock

☑ The image-20240613-074032.png icon is shown. (Default)

For the icon to be displayed, the following parameters need to be enabled:

  • at least one login method under Security > Logon. For more information, see Anmeldeeinstellungen in IGEL OS 12.

  • the Require password to unlock (screenlock) option under User Interface > Screenlock / Screensaver > Options. For more information, see Options.



Show Shutdown menu button

☑ The image-20240613-074056.png icon is shown. (Default)



System tab

☑ The image-20240613-074109.png icon is shown. (Default)



About

☑ The image-20240613-074127.png icon is shown. (Default)



Show current user name in About, Application Launcher and start menu.

In order for user names to be recognized and passed on, you must configure two settings beforehand:



Layout

Defines the initial layout of the start menu. The layout can be changed by the user.

Possible Options:

  • Grid View: The start menu items are displayed in a grid layout. (Default)

  • List View: The start menu items are displayed as a list.