GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment User Guide

Using the Desktop Menu

To open the Desktop menu, right-click on a vacant space on the desktop. You can use the Desktop menu to perform actions on the desktop.

Table 8–3 describes the items in the Desktop menu.

Table 8–3 Items on the Desktop Menu


Menu Item	Function
New Window	Opens a new `Nautilus` window that displays your home location.
New Folder	Creates a new folder object on your desktop. The folder is created in your desktop directory.
New Terminal	Starts a `GNOME Terminal`.
New Launcher	Creates a launcher on your desktop. For more information, see To Add a Launcher to the Desktop.
Scripts	Opens a submenu of scripts that you can run.
Clean Up By Name	Arranges the objects on the desktop alphabetically by name.
Cut Files	Deletes the selected file or files from the folder or desktop, and places the file or files in buffer.
Copy Files	Copies the selected file or files from the folder or desktop, and places the file or files in buffer.
Paste Files	Puts the file or files in the buffer into the selected folder or the desktop.
Disks	Enables you to mount diskettes and other removable media.
Change Desktop Background	Starts the `Background` preference tool to enable you to change the desktop background.
Use Default Background	Resets the desktop background to the last pattern that you chose from the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog. You can access the Backgrounds and Emblems dialog from `Nautilus` windows.