How do I create new a launcher in LXDE panel

**oxf** · May 21st, 2013

Hi

My question relates to Lubuntu 13.04. I simply want to add a couple of new quick launcher applets into the panel. E.g Firefox but I can't seem to do it. I can drag firefox on to the desktop but not to the panel. I tried looking in panel proerties etc and while theres the option to add applets Firefox is not listed. I suppose I'm just missing something obvious but can't see it.

Also how to get a trash icon o the desktop?

Thanks everyone!

**RockDoctor** · May 21st, 2013

1. Right-click on the panel
2. Add/Remove Panel Items
3. Select Application Launch Bar
4. Right-click on the newly-added Applicaiton Launch Bar
5. Select program to add
6. Click the Add button

**Dennis N** · May 21st, 2013

Originally Posted by oxf

Hi

My question relates to Lubuntu 13.04. I simply want to add a couple of new quick launcher applets into the panel. E.g Firefox but I can't seem to do it. I can drag firefox on to the desktop but not to the panel. I tried looking in panel proerties etc and while theres the option to add applets Firefox is not listed. I suppose I'm just missing something obvious but can't see it.

Also how to get a trash icon o the desktop?

Thanks everyone!

From what you are describing, it sounds like you want to just add a Firefox (or other) launcher to the application launch bar that already exists on the panel?

1 - Right click on panel, and select "Panel Settings".
2 - Choose "Panel Applets" Tab.
3 - Select the Application Launch Bar, then click the "Edit" button on the right.
4 - Under "Available Applications" in the right box, locate Firefox under Internet, and select it.
5 - Click the "Add" button.
6 - Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to position the Firefox launcher where you want it on the launch bar (use "Applications" box on left as a guide).
7 - Close the dialog windows.

As to the trash icon on the desktop, I don't use one (relying on the file manager's trash disposal system instead) but looks like google can offer some possible ways.