How to disable auto-maximize windows in GNOME?
Each time I open any application, it zooms to fill-up the entire desktop and so I am always forced to use "Unmaximize" using Alt+Space menu.
gnome window-manager maximized
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Each time I open any application, it zooms to fill-up the entire desktop and so I am always forced to use "Unmaximize" using Alt+Space menu.
gnome window-manager maximized
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
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asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
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There is no lightdm window manager. (lightdm drives the login screen). Do you perhaps mean Compiz or Metacity? When you log in to GNOME Classic, do you choose just "GNOME Classic" or "GNOME Classic (no effects)"?
– Dylan McCall
Jun 21 '12 at 23:28
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Each time I open any application, it zooms to fill-up the entire desktop and so I am always forced to use "Unmaximize" using Alt+Space menu.
gnome window-manager maximized
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
Each time I open any application, it zooms to fill-up the entire desktop and so I am always forced to use "Unmaximize" using Alt+Space menu.
gnome window-manager maximized
gnome window-manager maximized
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
edited Apr 6 '16 at 6:57
allyourcode
1249
1249
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
asked Jun 21 '12 at 23:10
jshjsh
7615
7615
2
There is no lightdm window manager. (lightdm drives the login screen). Do you perhaps mean Compiz or Metacity? When you log in to GNOME Classic, do you choose just "GNOME Classic" or "GNOME Classic (no effects)"?
– Dylan McCall
Jun 21 '12 at 23:28
add a comment |
2
There is no lightdm window manager. (lightdm drives the login screen). Do you perhaps mean Compiz or Metacity? When you log in to GNOME Classic, do you choose just "GNOME Classic" or "GNOME Classic (no effects)"?
– Dylan McCall
Jun 21 '12 at 23:28
2
2
There is no lightdm window manager. (lightdm drives the login screen). Do you perhaps mean Compiz or Metacity? When you log in to GNOME Classic, do you choose just "GNOME Classic" or "GNOME Classic (no effects)"?
– Dylan McCall
Jun 21 '12 at 23:28
There is no lightdm window manager. (lightdm drives the login screen). Do you perhaps mean Compiz or Metacity? When you log in to GNOME Classic, do you choose just "GNOME Classic" or "GNOME Classic (no effects)"?
– Dylan McCall
Jun 21 '12 at 23:28
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For GNOME 3.8 and later, it's
gsettings set org.gnome.mutter auto-maximize false
You can also set this by dconf-editor.
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
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answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
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If you are talking about Metacity (GNOME Classic with no effects), it's possible that the maximize_windows option was enabled for some reason. To make sure it is disabled, open Terminal from the applications menu and enter this command:
gconftool --set --type=bool /apps/metacity/general/auto_maximize_windows False
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
Dylan McCallDylan McCall
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You can set the /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value key in gconf to 100:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value -t int 100
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
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For Ubuntu 17.10 it actually takes a few steps, and you need to do all of them for success:
Use dconf-editor and navigate to org/gnome/mutter
Look for edge-tiling and move it to OFF.
Click on edge-tiling and a new window opens.
In this window, set "Use default value" to OFF
Look at the bottom where it asks you to save, do that:
Check again the screen you just saved to make sure that it says "Current value: FALSE". If not set it to false and save again. This UI is very confusing because you also have a "Custom value" button pair that looks odd, so make sure you get it right.
Now navigate to org/gnome/shell (click in the title bar on "gnome" to get the list back).
Select shell, and in the form that is shown look for "Overrides" and click that:
What a surprise: there is another egde-tiling setting there. Use the same method as above to also switch this one to false.
Once you have changed both settings the window will no longer change size when it gets close to some screen edge. You can try it immediately: the settings take effect immediately.
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
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Ubuntu 17.10 (Gnome 3.26.1) uses dconf not gconf.
(1) install dconf editor
(2) start dconf editor
(3) navigate to /org/gnome/mutter
(4) click on "edge-tiling" and set it to false
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
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dconf write /org/gnome/shell/overrides/edge-tiling false
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
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For GNOME 3.8 and later, it's
gsettings set org.gnome.mutter auto-maximize false
You can also set this by dconf-editor.
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
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answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
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For GNOME 3.8 and later, it's
gsettings set org.gnome.mutter auto-maximize false
You can also set this by dconf-editor.
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
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answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
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For GNOME 3.8 and later, it's
gsettings set org.gnome.mutter auto-maximize false
You can also set this by dconf-editor.
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
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For GNOME 3.8 and later, it's
gsettings set org.gnome.mutter auto-maximize false
You can also set this by dconf-editor.
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
1,92011720
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
29.9k1192122
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
29.9k1192122
edited Jan 10 at 10:22
pomsky
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29.9k1192122
answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
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answered Jun 2 '13 at 9:54
BazonBazon
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If you are talking about Metacity (GNOME Classic with no effects), it's possible that the maximize_windows option was enabled for some reason. To make sure it is disabled, open Terminal from the applications menu and enter this command:
gconftool --set --type=bool /apps/metacity/general/auto_maximize_windows False
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
Dylan McCallDylan McCall
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If you are talking about Metacity (GNOME Classic with no effects), it's possible that the maximize_windows option was enabled for some reason. To make sure it is disabled, open Terminal from the applications menu and enter this command:
gconftool --set --type=bool /apps/metacity/general/auto_maximize_windows False
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
Dylan McCallDylan McCall
3,37422133
add a comment |
If you are talking about Metacity (GNOME Classic with no effects), it's possible that the maximize_windows option was enabled for some reason. To make sure it is disabled, open Terminal from the applications menu and enter this command:
gconftool --set --type=bool /apps/metacity/general/auto_maximize_windows False
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
Dylan McCallDylan McCall
3,37422133
If you are talking about Metacity (GNOME Classic with no effects), it's possible that the maximize_windows option was enabled for some reason. To make sure it is disabled, open Terminal from the applications menu and enter this command:
gconftool --set --type=bool /apps/metacity/general/auto_maximize_windows False
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
Dylan McCallDylan McCall
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answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:31
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You can set the /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value key in gconf to 100:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value -t int 100
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
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You can set the /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value key in gconf to 100:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value -t int 100
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
32.6k33586
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You can set the /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value key in gconf to 100:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value -t int 100
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
32.6k33586
You can set the /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value key in gconf to 100:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/automaximize_value -t int 100
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
32.6k33586
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
32.6k33586
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
32.6k33586
answered Jun 22 '12 at 18:03
dobeydobey
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32.6k33586
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add a comment |
For Ubuntu 17.10 it actually takes a few steps, and you need to do all of them for success:
Use dconf-editor and navigate to org/gnome/mutter
Look for edge-tiling and move it to OFF.
Click on edge-tiling and a new window opens.
In this window, set "Use default value" to OFF
Look at the bottom where it asks you to save, do that:
Check again the screen you just saved to make sure that it says "Current value: FALSE". If not set it to false and save again. This UI is very confusing because you also have a "Custom value" button pair that looks odd, so make sure you get it right.
Now navigate to org/gnome/shell (click in the title bar on "gnome" to get the list back).
Select shell, and in the form that is shown look for "Overrides" and click that:
What a surprise: there is another egde-tiling setting there. Use the same method as above to also switch this one to false.
Once you have changed both settings the window will no longer change size when it gets close to some screen edge. You can try it immediately: the settings take effect immediately.
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
add a comment |
For Ubuntu 17.10 it actually takes a few steps, and you need to do all of them for success:
Use dconf-editor and navigate to org/gnome/mutter
Look for edge-tiling and move it to OFF.
Click on edge-tiling and a new window opens.
In this window, set "Use default value" to OFF
Look at the bottom where it asks you to save, do that:
Check again the screen you just saved to make sure that it says "Current value: FALSE". If not set it to false and save again. This UI is very confusing because you also have a "Custom value" button pair that looks odd, so make sure you get it right.
Now navigate to org/gnome/shell (click in the title bar on "gnome" to get the list back).
Select shell, and in the form that is shown look for "Overrides" and click that:
What a surprise: there is another egde-tiling setting there. Use the same method as above to also switch this one to false.
Once you have changed both settings the window will no longer change size when it gets close to some screen edge. You can try it immediately: the settings take effect immediately.
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
add a comment |
For Ubuntu 17.10 it actually takes a few steps, and you need to do all of them for success:
Use dconf-editor and navigate to org/gnome/mutter
Look for edge-tiling and move it to OFF.
Click on edge-tiling and a new window opens.
In this window, set "Use default value" to OFF
Look at the bottom where it asks you to save, do that:
Check again the screen you just saved to make sure that it says "Current value: FALSE". If not set it to false and save again. This UI is very confusing because you also have a "Custom value" button pair that looks odd, so make sure you get it right.
Now navigate to org/gnome/shell (click in the title bar on "gnome" to get the list back).
Select shell, and in the form that is shown look for "Overrides" and click that:
What a surprise: there is another egde-tiling setting there. Use the same method as above to also switch this one to false.
Once you have changed both settings the window will no longer change size when it gets close to some screen edge. You can try it immediately: the settings take effect immediately.
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
For Ubuntu 17.10 it actually takes a few steps, and you need to do all of them for success:
Use dconf-editor and navigate to org/gnome/mutter
Look for edge-tiling and move it to OFF.
Click on edge-tiling and a new window opens.
In this window, set "Use default value" to OFF
Look at the bottom where it asks you to save, do that:
Check again the screen you just saved to make sure that it says "Current value: FALSE". If not set it to false and save again. This UI is very confusing because you also have a "Custom value" button pair that looks odd, so make sure you get it right.
Now navigate to org/gnome/shell (click in the title bar on "gnome" to get the list back).
Select shell, and in the form that is shown look for "Overrides" and click that:
What a surprise: there is another egde-tiling setting there. Use the same method as above to also switch this one to false.
Once you have changed both settings the window will no longer change size when it gets close to some screen edge. You can try it immediately: the settings take effect immediately.
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
edited Jan 10 at 10:21
pomsky
29.9k1192122
29.9k1192122
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
answered Feb 9 '18 at 16:32
fjalvinghfjalvingh
26927
26927
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add a comment |
Ubuntu 17.10 (Gnome 3.26.1) uses dconf not gconf.
(1) install dconf editor
(2) start dconf editor
(3) navigate to /org/gnome/mutter
(4) click on "edge-tiling" and set it to false
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
add a comment |
Ubuntu 17.10 (Gnome 3.26.1) uses dconf not gconf.
(1) install dconf editor
(2) start dconf editor
(3) navigate to /org/gnome/mutter
(4) click on "edge-tiling" and set it to false
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
add a comment |
Ubuntu 17.10 (Gnome 3.26.1) uses dconf not gconf.
(1) install dconf editor
(2) start dconf editor
(3) navigate to /org/gnome/mutter
(4) click on "edge-tiling" and set it to false
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
Ubuntu 17.10 (Gnome 3.26.1) uses dconf not gconf.
(1) install dconf editor
(2) start dconf editor
(3) navigate to /org/gnome/mutter
(4) click on "edge-tiling" and set it to false
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
answered Jan 2 '18 at 3:39
Michael NahasMichael Nahas
1
1
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dconf write /org/gnome/shell/overrides/edge-tiling false
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
techraf
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answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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dconf write /org/gnome/shell/overrides/edge-tiling false
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
techraf
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answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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dconf write /org/gnome/shell/overrides/edge-tiling false
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
techraf
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answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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dconf write /org/gnome/shell/overrides/edge-tiling false
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
techraf
2,77092035
answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
1
edited Sep 2 '16 at 9:56
techraf
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techraf
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techraf
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2,77092035
answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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answered Sep 2 '16 at 9:04
BuuGBuuG
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