Xfce 4.12 Documentation

This website provides user documentation for the latest stable version of the Xfce desktop environment. Go to Xfce 4.10 for the previous version.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Xfce – Starting point for anyone who wants to use Xfce
Frequently Asked Questions – General questions relating to Xfce and their answers
Troubleshooting – Known problems and their solutions
Building Xfce – Instructions on how to compile Xfce from source
How to Contribute – Detailed information for new contributors

Application Finder (xfce4-appfinder) – Application to quickly run applications and commands
Desktop Manager (xfdesktop) – Configure the desktop background image, icons, launchers and folders
Helper Applications (exo) – Manage preferred applications and edit .desktop files
File Manager (thunar) – The fast and easy to use file manager for the Xfce Desktop
Xfce Panel (xfce4-panel) – Application launchers, window buttons, applications menu, workspace switcher and more
Power Manager (xfce4-power-manager) – Manage power sources and power consumption of devices
Session Manager (xfce4-session) – Save the state of your desktop and restore it on the next startup
Settings Manager (xfce4-settings) – The Settings daemon which persists many Xfce settings
Window Manager (xfwm4) – Handles the placement of windows on the screen
Configuration Storage System (xfconf) – D-Bus-based configuration storage system

Terminal Emulator (xfce4-terminal) – Terminal emulator for the Xfce desktop
Image Viewer (ristretto) – Image viewer for the Xfce desktop
Screenshot application (xfce4-screenshooter) – Take screenshots of your Xfce desktop
Media player (parole) – Media player for the Xfce desktop
Notification service (xfce4-notifyd) – Notification service for the Xfce desktop
File Search Utility (catfish) – a versatile file search utility for the Xfce desktop

As well check the list of recommended applications for more light-weight applications, recommended by Xfce users.

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