Chapter 8. Using the Desktop Background

Table of Contents

8.1. Introduction to the Desktop Background
8.2. Starting Your Desktop Background
8.3. Desktop Background Objects
8.3.1. To Select Objects on the Desktop Background
8.3.2. To Open an Object from the Desktop Background
8.3.3. To Add a Launcher to the Desktop Background
8.3.4. To Add a Symbolic Link to the Desktop Background
8.3.5. Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop Background
8.3.6. To Remove an Object from the Desktop Background
8.3.7. To Delete an Object from the Desktop Background
8.4. Using Trash on the Desktop Background
8.4.1. To Display Trash
8.4.2. To Empty Trash
8.5. Using the Desktop Background Menu
8.6. Changing the Pattern or Color of the Desktop Background

The Nautilus file manager manages your desktop background. This chapter describes how to use the Nautilus desktop background.