https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=507709
Bug ID: 507709
Summary: [Feature Request] Option to Use a Slim Bar Design for
the "Show Desktop" Widget
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version First master
Reported In:
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: minor
Priority: NOR
Component: Show Desktop/Minimize All widgets
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
Currently, the "Show Desktop" widget in KDE appears as a small square button by
default. While functional, the square design can feel visually disconnected
from the overall panel aesthetic and is often considered less elegant. Many
users familiar with Windows are accustomed to a subtle bar-style button, which
blends seamlessly into the panel while remaining easy to access.
Proposal:
Introduce an alternative default style for the "Show Desktop" widget: a slim
vertical bar that integrates naturally with the panel edge.
Provide a settings option to switch between the current square design and the
new bar design, so users can choose according to preference.
Consider making the bar design the default for new installations, as it offers
a cleaner and more modern appearance.
Benefits:
Improves visual consistency with the panel and reduces the “boxy” feel of the
square button.
Enhances appeal for new users coming from Windows, where a slim bar is the
familiar standard.
Offers a modernized aesthetic that aligns with KDE’s reputation for flexibility
and elegance.
Preserves user choice by keeping the current square option available.
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