Ubuntu: add applications in menu items to launcher panel/desktop


To add any menu items to the launcher panel ( by default it is the bar on top of Desktop ) or desktop, follow the simple steps:

  • Go to the the menu item
  • Right click and it show sthe option to add to desktop or the launch panel
  • Select the Launch panel/Desktop
  •  Now the menu shortcuts are available in lauch bar or desktop
E.g adding Google Chrome to launcher panel from the menu:



The above screen shot is taken on Ubuntu Jaunty 9.04
This works for Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala as well.

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