Behemoth Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I found a trick that will work for all themes, instead of editing each individual theme's file. Create a file called .gtkrc-2.0 in your home folder, and add the line: gtk-icon-sizes = "panel-menu=16,16" where 16,16 can be changed to whatever size you want your icons. You have to be using a GTK2.0 theme. Thanks to megamanXplosion for posting the original trick. Here is a screenshot of my menu after the file has been created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 After the changes are made, you need to run killall gnome-panel or logout to initiate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Anyone try it? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Just tried... and it feels good man. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Just tried... and it feels good man. Thanks guys! Sweet - glad someone tried it out!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 ^^Looking good ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamanXplosion Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I didn't know that a .gtkrc-2.0 file in the home folder would over-ride the theme-specific ones. Thanks for pointing that out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 No problem. I stumbled across it another forum, figured I would post it here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 30, 2009 Member Share Posted September 30, 2009 That is a cool tip. I'm going to try it soon. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 ^^Sounds good. Post some screenies when you're done. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooperDoode Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not to be a complete downer but... This doesn't work for me. I followed the steps, checked, double-checked, had a cookie, then checked a third time. No such luck. Icons stay the same size. The cookie was good though. Can anyone confirm this works in Karmic Koala? In fact, Anyone know of a way to get rid of the icons entirely? I don't like them in my menu. It's like having your Mother-in-law in the room as you make love to your wife. Horrible invasion of privacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2687 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'm not sure why but this doesn't work on all themes (like the default Human theme on Ubuntu). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 I can't really remember how I got it to take on the default (human) theme, I've been using Openbox for a few months now...I think you have to change metacity( window border) themes to jump start it, and just change back to the one your were wanting to modify. Try that and see if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2687 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 You can always edit the gtkrc file for the theme itself. Just go to the theme folder open up the gtkrc file and look for the gtk-icon-sizes line. Then edit or add the panel-menu option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 You can always edit the gtkrc file for the theme itself.Just go to the theme folder open up the gtkrc file and look for the gtk-icon-sizes line. Then edit or add the panel-menu option. Creating this file keeps you from having to edit the individual theme file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooperDoode Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I know I'm extremely late to reply but the alternative suggestion works wonderfully with the themes that don't like the first suggestion. If that makes any sense. Basically, I got it to work. Thank you. Very smooth having the small icons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 ^^ Glad you got it to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardi Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 i use this line, makes all the other icons small too. gtk-icon-sizes = "gtk-large-toolbar=16,16:gtk-small-toolbar=16,16:panel-menu=16,16:gtk-button=16,16" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 i use this line, makes all the other icons small too. gtk-icon-sizes = "gtk-large-toolbar=16,16:gtk-small-toolbar=16,16:panel-menu=16,16:gtk-button=16,16" Nice - I'll have to give that a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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