Ubuntu – How to change the screen position of krunner in KDE Plasma 5.x

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I have just updated to Kubuntu 15.04 and can't find out how to change the position of krunner (the little search window that appears when I press Alt+F2) so that it appears in the center of the screen instead of at the top. Is this still possible? If yes, how can I change this?

Best Answer

I was able to use this workaround in kubuntu 16.04: I created a special Window Rule for the krunner window to enforce a certain screen position.

Details: In the system settings application, goto Workspace, Window Management, Window Rules

  • create a new Window rule:
    • Window class (application): choose "Exact Match" from the drop down list, enter: krunner into the field (or use the Detect Window Properties button)

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  • on the second tab Size & Position:
    • check the first box Position
    • choose "Apply Initially"
    • enter some numbers into the field: I entered 570,400 for about the middle of my screen (that may vary depending on the display)

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  • click OK

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  • click Apply

Anyway, this window is meant to be placed in the upper part of the screen - if set too close to the bottom, it will jump upward when the list of findings is long enough.

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