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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. For the default launcher before 5.21 see [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Kickoff/Legacy|Legacy Kickoff]] | '''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. For the default launcher before 5.21 see [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Kickoff/Legacy|Legacy Kickoff]] | ||
[[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Style.png|thumb|center|500px|Kickoff Application Launcher]] | [[Image:Kickoff_Menu_Style.png|thumb|center|500px|Kickoff Application Launcher]] | ||
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== The Places Tab == <!--T:35--> | == The Places Tab == <!--T:35--> | ||
This tab offers you access to different places on your computer | This tab offers you access to different places on your computer | ||
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=== The History Section === <!--T:36--> | === The History Section === <!--T:36--> | ||
[[Image:Kickoff History.png|center|500px]] | [[Image:Kickoff History.png|center|500px]] | ||
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=== The Frequently Used Section === <!--T:37--> | === The Frequently Used Section === <!--T:37--> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
You can change your launcher by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting <menuchoice>Show Alternatives...</menuchoice> | You can change your launcher by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting <menuchoice>Show Alternatives...</menuchoice> | ||
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|[[File:Kickoff_Menu_Switch_Alternatives.png|440px|thumb|Using <menuchoice>Show Alternatives...</menuchoice> you can switch to any menu you want]] | |[[File:Kickoff_Menu_Switch_Alternatives.png|440px|thumb|Using <menuchoice>Show Alternatives...</menuchoice> you can switch to any menu you want]] | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 1 February 2021
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. For the default launcher before 5.21 see Legacy Kickoff
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 can see the search field, at the bottom you can see two tabs: and as well as power and session options.
The Applications Tab
This tab offers you access to your applications and favorites
The Favorites Section
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There is a favorites section where you can "pin" your favorite apps. 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 (), copy it to the panel () or the desktop or sort all entries alphabetically.
The Applications Section
This section gives you access to all installed applications, divided into several categories like or . There is also an section. 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: , or .
The Places Tab
This tab offers you access to different places on your computer
The Computer Section
In the section 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 () or panel ().
The History Section
Your recently-used applications and documents are presented in this section. 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 Frequently Used Section
Your frequently-used applications and documents are presented in this section. 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 frequently used history.
Search Field
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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.
Add to Desktop and Panel
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All program items and categories can be added to desktop and panel, right click and select
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.
You can change your launcher by right-clicking on the menu icon and selecting
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