{"id":175,"date":"2012-11-10T15:41:33","date_gmt":"2012-11-10T15:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tech.moosaico.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2014-05-02T14:36:13","modified_gmt":"2014-05-02T13:36:13","slug":"how-to-configure-unity-workspace-layout-in-ubuntu-12-10-quantal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejoyofstick.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/10\/how-to-configure-unity-workspace-layout-in-ubuntu-12-10-quantal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to configure Unity workspace layout in Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why would I need to change the layout ?<\/h2>\n

Every time I upgrade the desktop for a new Ubuntu version it defaults it to a 2×2 layout.<\/p>\n

I don’t have a monitor on top of another so why would I use vertical workspaces? It maybe has advantages for some else workflow. Not mine. I’m used to horizontal multi screens.<\/p>\n

update:<\/strong> I’ve just updated to 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) and at last it didn’t change the layout! It remained 3×1!<\/p>\n

update:<\/strong> It’s ok with 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) !<\/p>\n

How can I define a new workspace layout ?<\/h2>\n

You can change several parameters with the Compiz Config Settings Manager. I found that some friends didn’t have it installed. So, just install it first.<\/p>\n

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager<\/pre>\n
Call it pressing your keyboard Super key and typing compiz. When it appears click on it.<\/p>\n
CompizConfig Settings Manager window shows up. Now just select General \/ General Options \/ Desktop Size<\/code><\/p>\n
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Several years ago I was used to a 4×1 layout but nowadays a 3×1 feels more productive.<\/p>\n
So…<\/h2>\n
To change your workspace layout you just have to call CompizConfig Settings Manager and go to General Options \/ Desktop Size<\/code> bar. Change the Horizontal and Vertical Virtual Size to suit your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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