Ubuntu 16.10 – How To Move Ubuntu Launcher At Bottom Of Screen

On Ubuntu 16.10, move Ubuntu launcher at the bottom of screen. Learn how to move Unity launcher to the bottom of Desktop (Ubuntu screen).

Move The Unity Launcher

By default, the Unity is placed on the left-hand side of the Desktop. But users can easily move it to the bottom of the screen. There are two ways to move the Unity launcher to the bottom of the screen – using Unity Tweak Tool and using Terminal command. Here’s how to do it:

Using Unity Tweak Tool

I assume you have installed Unity Tweak Tool on your system. Once installed:

• Open it from Ubuntu Dash.
• Go to Unity tab > Launcher > Position.
• Select the Bottom position.
• Exit.

Using Terminal Command

Run the following command in Terminal to move the Unity launcher to the bottom of the screen:

$ gsettings set com.canonical.Unity.Launcher launcher-position Bottom


If you aren’t happy with the bottom position, simply revert the changes using Unity Tweak Tool.