In this article, we will guide you through the process of hiding the top bar in Ubuntu 18.04. This can be particularly useful if you want to maximize your screen real estate or prefer a cleaner, distraction-free desktop environment.
To hide the top bar in Ubuntu 18.04, you can use the "Hide Top Bar" extension. Install the required packages, including chrome-gnome-shell, and then install the GNOME Shell Integration extension for your web browser. Finally, visit the GNOME Extensions page for the "Hide Top Bar" extension to install and configure it according to your preferences.
Prerequisites
Before we start, please ensure that you have administrative access to your Ubuntu system. This is necessary to install the required packages and extensions.
Step 1: Install the chrome-gnome-shell package
The first step is to install the chrome-gnome-shell package. This package is necessary to manage GNOME extensions through your web browser. Open your terminal and type the following command:
sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shellHere, sudo is a command that allows you to run programs with the security privileges of the superuser. apt is the package handling utility in Ubuntu. install is the command to install a new package, and chrome-gnome-shell is the name of the package we want to install.
Step 2: Install GNOME Shell Integration Browser Extension
Next, you need to install the GNOME Shell Integration extension for your web browser. This extension allows your browser to install and manage GNOME extensions. Depending on your browser, you can install the extension from the following links:
- GNOME Shell integration for Chrome
- GNOME Shell integration for Firefox
- GNOME Shell integration for Opera
Simply follow the instructions on the page to add the extension to your browser.
Step 3: Install the “Hide Top Bar” Extension
Now that you have the necessary tools, you can install the “Hide Top Bar” extension. This extension will allow you to hide the top bar in Ubuntu 18.04. Visit the GNOME Extensions page for the “Hide Top Bar” extension. Enable the ON/OFF switch on the page to install the extension.
Step 4: Configure the “Hide Top Bar” Extension
After installing the “Hide Top Bar” extension, you can configure it to suit your needs. Click on the settings icon next to the ON/OFF switch on the extension page. Here, you can set the behavior of the top bar, such as when it should be hidden and when it should appear.
Conclusion
Hiding the top bar in Ubuntu 18.04 can be easily achieved with the “Hide Top Bar” extension. This guide has shown you how to install and configure this extension. Remember, while this guide specifically covers Ubuntu 18.04, the steps may slightly vary for other versions or distributions. Always ensure to check the compatibility of extensions with your specific version of Ubuntu. Happy customizing!
No, you need to install the "Hide Top Bar" extension in order to hide the top bar in Ubuntu 18.04.
Yes, you can configure the "Hide Top Bar" extension to determine when the top bar should be hidden and when it should appear.
Hides the top bar, except in overview. However, there is an option to show the panel whenever the mouse pointer approaches the edge of the screen. And if "intellihide" is enabled, the panel only hides when a window takes the space. - Press backspace to remove keyboard shortcut. - Log off and on again when there is an error after upgrading.
Extension Homepage //gitlab.gnome.org/tuxor1337/hidetopbar Download
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In Ubuntu 18.04, you can enable the feature by installing the gnome shell extension easily from Ubuntu Software.
In Ubuntu 20.04, it’s still easy to install the hide top bar extension, though the Software utility does not longer handle the extension packages.
For Ubuntu 22.04 user, please scroll down and see the update section.
1.] Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. Then run the apt command to install the extension:
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-autohidetopbar
Type user password [no asterisk feedback] for sudo prompt and hit Enter.
2.] Once installed, restart Gnome Shell by pressing Alt+F2 and type r in the pop-up “Run a Command” box and hit Enter.
3.] Finally open either Extensions or Gnome Tweaks [both available to install in Software], and enable “Hide Top Bar” extension.
That’s it. Enjoy!
Update for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
The extension works for Ubuntu 22.04 with GNOME 42, though it’s not available in system repository anymore.
Firstly, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run the command below to install required packages first:
sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell gnome-shell-extension-prefs
Next, go to the link page below, install browser extension if prompt and turn on the slider icon to install the extension:
NOTE: The pre-installed Firefox [Snap] does not support installing Gnome Extensions! Use another browser or install Firefox as classic Deb.
It will work immediately after you installed it. To manage its behavior, search for and open “Extensions” app and click the related “Settings” button.
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