How Do I Allocate Disk Space in Ubuntu?
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How do I allocate free space in Ubuntu?

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  1. Start a Terminal session by typing Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Type gksudo gparted and hit Enter.
  3. Type your password in the window that pops up.
  4. Find the partition Ubuntu is installed in. …
  5. Right-click the partition and select Resize/Move.
  6. Expand the Ubuntu partition into the unallocated space.
  7. Profit!

How do I change partition size in Ubuntu?

To resize a partition, right-click it and select Resize/Move. The easiest way to resize a partition is by clicking and dragging the handles at either side of the bar, although you can also enter exact numbers. You can shrink any partition if it has free space.

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