The Desktop Manager manages the desktop of Xfce. It is responsible for setting a background image / color and drawing icons on the desktop. It can bring up an applications menu and a list of all running applications when you click on the desktop with the right or middle mouse button respectively. Settings are available via the Settings Manager.

• Usage – Overview of the Desktop Manager
• Preferences – Configuring the desktop
• Command-line Options – Parameters for using xfdesktop in the command-line
• Advanced – Hidden options

• Reporting Bugs – Open bug reports and how to report new bugs