Ubuntu – use the Unity launcher icon to minimize applications/windows

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I don't know if this is a feature or a bug, but clicking on an active application's launcher icon doesn't minimize it. It is terribly inconvenient for folks using a persistent Unity bar to click minimize button every time. Is there any way to add minimize functionality to the launchers?

Best Answer

For 14.04:

See this answer.

For 13.10 and below:

Because Mark Shuttlewoth decided it, at least for now?:

no, clicking on the icon will not minimise the app. We have a minimise button for that, it's prominent.

At least, that bug now has the status opinion which means the developers won't fix it for now, but wait for community discussion.

So if you would like minimize on click too, make a clear statement at launchpad.

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