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    == Kickoff Application Launcher ==
    == Kickoff Application Launcher == <!--T:1-->


    '''Kickoff''' is the default application launcher of the Plasma desktop. In the default configuration it resides at the very left of the bottom [[Special:myLanguage/Applications/Desktop/Panels|panel]]. Besides its main purpose (providing access to your applications) it gives you access to some places on your computer, your recently used documents and options to end your KDE session.
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    '''Kickoff''' is the default application launcher of the Plasma desktop. In the default configuration it resides at the very left of the bottom [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Panels|panel]]. Besides its main purpose (providing access to your applications) it gives you access to some places on your computer, your recently used documents and options to end your KDE session.


    '''Kickoff''' can be switched to function like more traditional menu-based application launchers by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting <menuchoice>Switch to Classic Menu Style</menuchoice>. Of course, if you do that you miss the benefit of '''kickoff's''' search box.
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    '''Kickoff''' can be changed to function like a more speedy, traditional menu-based application launchers by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting <menuchoice>Switch to Classic Menu Style</menuchoice>. Of course, if you do that, you trade the "benefit" of '''Kickoff's''' search box for superior '''usability'''.  '''KMenu''' also has a search box.


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    |rowspan="2"|[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Style.png|300px|thumb|Kickoff Menu Style(default)]]  
    |rowspan="2"|[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Style.png|300px|thumb|Kickoff Menu Style , the default]]  
    |[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Switch.png|300px|thumb|Switch to...]]  
    |[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Switch.png|300px|thumb|then switch to...]]  
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    ||[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Classic.png|300px|thumb|Classic Menu Style]]
    ||[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Classic.png|300px|thumb|"Classic Menu Style", customizable using kmenuedit !]]
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    == Opening Kickoff == <!--T:5-->


    == Opening Kickoff ==
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    To open '''Kickoff''', simply click its icon which is usually located furthest to the left in panel at the bottom of your Plasma Workspace. At the top of '''Kickoff''' you see the search field, at the bottom you see five tabs: <menuchoice>Favorites</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Applications</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Recently Used</menuchoice> and <menuchoice>Leave</menuchoice>. In between, the content of the selected tab is shown. You can scroll the content if some of it is hidden. You can also resize '''Kickoff''': grab the top right corner of '''Kickoff''' with the mouse pointer (it turns to a pair of arrows directed diagonally) and drag '''Kickoff''' to the desired size.


    To open '''Kickoff''', simply click its icon which is usually located furthest to the left in panel at the bottom of your Plasma Workspace. At the top of '''Kickoff''' you see the search field, at the bottom you see five tabs: <menuchoice>Favorites</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Applications</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Recently Used</menuchoice> and <menuchoice>Leave</menuchoice>. In between, the content of the selected tab is shown. You can scroll the content if some of it is hidden. You can also resize '''Kickoff''': grab the top right corner of Kickoff with the mouse pointer (it turns to a pair of arrows directed diagonally) and drag '''Kickoff''' to the desired size.
    === The Favorites Tab === <!--T:7-->
     
    === The Favorites Tab ===


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    |[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Add_Favorites.png|300px|thumb|Add to Favorites Tab]]  
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    This tab offers you access to some of the most used applications. Of course you can adjust this selection to your needs. Drag an entry around and drop it at another place in the list to sort it your way. Right clicking an entry gives you even more options: you can <menuchoice>Remove</menuchoice> that entry, copy it to the [[Special:myLanguage/Applications/Desktop/Panels|<menuchoice>panel</menuchoice>]] or the <menuchoice>desktop</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Sort all entries alphabetically</menuchoice>.
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    This tab offers you access to some of the most used applications. Of course you can adjust this selection to your needs. Drag an entry around and drop it at another place in the list to sort it your way. Right clicking an entry gives you even more options: you can remove that entry (<menuchoice>Remove From Favorites</menuchoice>), copy it to the [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Panels|panel]] (<menuchoice>Add to Panel</menuchoice>) or the desktop <menuchoice>Add to Desktop</menuchoice> or sort all entries alphabetically<menuchoice>Sort Alphabetically (A to Z)</menuchoice>.
     
    === The Applications Tab ===


    === The Applications Tab === <!--T:10-->


    [[Image:Menu_applications.png|center‎]]


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    [[Image:Menu_applications.png|center|300px]]


    This tab gives you access to all installed applications, divided into several categories like <menuchoice>Office</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Internet</menuchoice>. Click on a category to see what applications are available in that category. To return to the overview, click on the back button that occurs on the left of the application list. Right clicking on an application entry brings you some options for the entry: <menuchoice>Copy to the Favorites tab</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>[[Special:myLanguage/Applications/Desktop/Panels|Panel]]</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Desktop</menuchoice.


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    This tab gives you access to all installed applications, divided into several categories like <menuchoice>Office</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Internet</menuchoice>. Click on a category to see what applications are available in that category. To return to the overview, use the breadcrumbs on the top of the application list. Right clicking on an application entry brings you some options for the entry: <menuchoice>Add to Favorites</menuchoice>, <menuchoice>Add to Panel</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Add to Desktop</menuchoice>.


    === The Computer Tab ===
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    From KDE 4.11, a new menu called 'Recently Installed' can be used to find newly installed applications easily. If it is not enabled, right click on the launcher icon, choose <menuchoice>Application Launcher Settings</menuchoice>, and enable '''Show 'Recently Installed'''' checkbox. The newly installed applications will be seen in that entry for three days.


    === The Computer Tab === <!--T:13-->


    [[Image:Menu_computer.png‎|center]]


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    [[Image:Menu_computer.png|center|300px]]


    On the <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice> tab you will find some links to system applications (like '''[[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings|System Settings]]'''), your favorite places (configured via '''[[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin|Dolphin]]'''), and available storage media. Again, right-clicking those entries will bring you some options to <menuchoice>Copy them to the desktop</menuchoice> or '''[[Special:myLanguage/Applications/Desktop/Panels|panel]]'''.


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    On the <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice> tab you will find some links to system applications (like [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings|System Settings]]), your favorite places (configured via [[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin|Dolphin]]), and available storage media. Again, right-clicking those entries will bring you some options to add them to the desktop (<menuchoice>Add to Desktop</menuchoice>) or [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Panels|panel]] (<menuchoice>Add to Panel</menuchoice>).


    === The Recently Used Tab ===
    === The Recently Used Tab === <!--T:16-->


    Your recently-used applications and documents are presented on this tab. Note that only applications launched via kickoff are taken into account for this list.
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    Your recently-used applications and documents are presented on this tab. Note that only applications launched via '''Kickoff''' are taken into account for this list.
    A right-click on an entry brings you the usual context menu with copy options and additional options to clear the recently used history.
    A right-click on an entry brings you the usual context menu with copy options and additional options to clear the recently used history.




    === The Leave Tab ===
    === The Leave Tab === <!--T:18-->
     


    [[Image:Menu_leave.png|center‎]]


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    [[Image:Menu leave.png|center|300px]]


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    This tab gives you several options to leave your KDE session or shutdown your computer.
    This tab gives you several options to leave your KDE session or shutdown your computer.




    == Search Field ==
    == Search Field == <!--T:21-->


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    |[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Search_Name.png|300px|thumb|Search name]]  
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    Instead of browsing through all the tabs and categories you can simply enter a search term. The search field has focus when opening the menu, so you can simply start typing. The search will not only match against applications names, but also against their description. So if you need a browser, but don't know the name of the installed browsers, simply type "browser" in the search field. This should result in a list of all available browsers.
    Instead of browsing through all the tabs and categories you can simply enter a search term. The search field has focus when opening the menu, so you can simply start typing. The search will not only match against applications names, but also against their description. So if you need a browser, but don't know the name of the installed browsers, simply type "browser" in the search field. This should result in a list of all available browsers.




    == Add to Desktop and Panel==
    == Add to Desktop and Panel== <!--T:24-->


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    |[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Program_Desktop.png|300px|thumb|Program on desktop and panel]]  
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    All program items and categories can be added to desktop and panel, right click and select <menuchoice>Add to ...</menuchoice>
    All program items and categories can be added to desktop and panel, right click and select <menuchoice>Add to ...</menuchoice>


    == Alternative Application Launchers ==
    == Alternative Application Launchers == <!--T:27-->


    Besides '''Kickoff''', other application launchers are available which may fit your needs better. See the page [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma_application_launchers|Plasma application launchers]] for more details.
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    Besides '''Kickoff''', other application launchers - e.g. [[Special:myLanguage/KRunner|KRunner]] - are available which may fit your needs better. See the page [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma_application_launchers|Plasma application launchers]] for more details.


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    Revision as of 10:49, 29 December 2018

    Kickoff Application Launcher

    Kickoff is the default application launcher of the Plasma desktop. In the default configuration it resides at the very left of the bottom panel. Besides its main purpose (providing access to your applications) it gives you access to some places on your computer, your recently used documents and options to end your KDE session.

    Kickoff can be changed to function like a more speedy, traditional menu-based application launchers by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting Switch to Classic Menu Style. Of course, if you do that, you trade the "benefit" of Kickoff's search box for superior usability. KMenu also has a search box.

    Kickoff Menu Style , the default
    then switch to...
    "Classic Menu Style", customizable using kmenuedit !

    Opening Kickoff

    To open Kickoff, simply click its icon which is usually located furthest to the left in panel at the bottom of your Plasma Workspace. At the top of Kickoff you see the search field, at the bottom you see five tabs: Favorites, Applications, Computer, Recently Used and Leave. In between, the content of the selected tab is shown. You can scroll the content if some of it is hidden. You can also resize Kickoff: grab the top right corner of Kickoff with the mouse pointer (it turns to a pair of arrows directed diagonally) and drag Kickoff to the desired size.

    The Favorites Tab

    Add to Favorites Tab
    Delete this favorite
    Drag to sort favorites via mouse


    This tab offers you access to some of the most used applications. Of course you can adjust this selection to your needs. Drag an entry around and drop it at another place in the list to sort it your way. Right clicking an entry gives you even more options: you can remove that entry (Remove From Favorites), copy it to the panel (Add to Panel) or the desktop Add to Desktop or sort all entries alphabeticallySort Alphabetically (A to Z).

    The Applications Tab


    This tab gives you access to all installed applications, divided into several categories like Office or Internet. Click on a category to see what applications are available in that category. To return to the overview, use the breadcrumbs on the top of the application list. Right clicking on an application entry brings you some options for the entry: Add to Favorites, Add to Panel or Add to Desktop.

    From KDE 4.11, a new menu called 'Recently Installed' can be used to find newly installed applications easily. If it is not enabled, right click on the launcher icon, choose Application Launcher Settings, and enable Show 'Recently Installed' checkbox. The newly installed applications will be seen in that entry for three days.

    The Computer Tab


    On the Computer tab you will find some links to system applications (like System Settings), your favorite places (configured via Dolphin), and available storage media. Again, right-clicking those entries will bring you some options to add them to the desktop (Add to Desktop) or panel (Add to Panel).

    The Recently Used Tab

    Your recently-used applications and documents are presented on this tab. Note that only applications launched via Kickoff are taken into account for this list. A right-click on an entry brings you the usual context menu with copy options and additional options to clear the recently used history.


    The Leave Tab

    This tab gives you several options to leave your KDE session or shutdown your computer.


    Search Field

    Search name
    Search description

    Instead of browsing through all the tabs and categories you can simply enter a search term. The search field has focus when opening the menu, so you can simply start typing. The search will not only match against applications names, but also against their description. So if you need a browser, but don't know the name of the installed browsers, simply type "browser" in the search field. This should result in a list of all available browsers.


    Add to Desktop and Panel

    Program on desktop and panel
    Category on desktop and panel


    All program items and categories can be added to desktop and panel, right click and select Add to ...

    Alternative Application Launchers

    Besides Kickoff, other application launchers - e.g. KRunner - are available which may fit your needs better. See the page Plasma application launchers for more details.