How Do I Open the Dash in Ubuntu?
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How do I get to dash in Ubuntu?

To view any recently closed/used items, Just click the Unity Dash icon on the top of the Unity launcher or Super key (Windows key in keyboard), and you will find the recently used items. Here is how Dash search bar looks like in my Ubuntu 16.04 desktop.

What is the dash in Ubuntu?

The dash is what you might call Ubuntu’s version of the start menu. You can invoke the dash by clicking on the dash icon on the Unity launcher: or by pressing the Super key (The key with the Windows logo). This is the dash: Searching for “disk utilities” should bring up what you’re looking for.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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