Linux command
xsetroot 命令
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常用示例
Set solid background color
xsetroot -solid [blue]
Set gray background
xsetroot -gray
Set background from bitmap
xsetroot -bitmap [pattern.xbm]
Create plaid pattern
xsetroot -mod [4] [4] -fg [red] -bg [white]
Set cursor by name
xsetroot -cursor_name [left_ptr]
Reset to defaults
xsetroot -def
Set root window name
xsetroot -name "[status text]"
说明
xsetroot configures the appearance of the X root window (desktop background). It can set solid colors, patterns, bitmap tiles, and the root window cursor. The tool is commonly used in window manager startup scripts to set initial background appearance. Only one background option (-solid, -gray, -bitmap, or -mod) can be used at a time. The -name option sets the root window's WM_NAME property, which some window managers use for status display (e.g., dwm displays it in the status bar). For more sophisticated backgrounds, consider using tools like feh or nitrogen.
参数
- -solid _color_
- Set background to solid color.
- -gray, -grey
- Set background to gray mesh pattern.
- -bitmap _file_
- Tile background with bitmap file.
- -mod _x_ _y_
- Create plaid pattern (x, y: 1-16).
- -fg, -foreground _color_
- Foreground color for patterns.
- -bg, -background _color_
- Background color for patterns.
- -rv, -reverse
- Swap foreground and background colors.
- -cursor _font_ _mask_
- Set cursor from font glyphs.
- -cursor_name _name_
- Set cursor by standard X cursor name.
- -xcf _file_ _size_
- Set cursor from Xcursor file.
- -def, -default
- Reset to default settings.
- -name _string_
- Set root window name property.
- -d, -display _display_
- X server to connect to.
- -help
- Display help.
- -version
- Display version.
FAQ
What is the xsetroot command used for?
xsetroot configures the appearance of the X root window (desktop background). It can set solid colors, patterns, bitmap tiles, and the root window cursor. The tool is commonly used in window manager startup scripts to set initial background appearance. Only one background option (-solid, -gray, -bitmap, or -mod) can be used at a time. The -name option sets the root window's WM_NAME property, which some window managers use for status display (e.g., dwm displays it in the status bar). For more sophisticated backgrounds, consider using tools like feh or nitrogen.
How do I run a basic xsetroot example?
Run `xsetroot -solid [blue]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -solid _color_ do in xsetroot?
Set background to solid color.