How do I configure Xmonad?

Quick start for the impatient

1. Install the xmonad binary and config library.
2. Wire xmonad up to your login manager.
3. Logout and back in. You’re in xmonad.
4. alt-shift-enter to open an xterm.
5. Write a ~/. xmonad/xmonad. hs to configure xmonad.
6. mod-q to reload your config file.
7. Install the xmonad-contrib config library.

What is the command string to float all windows?

To float all windows and manually tile them with ‹mod›-t, simply add <+> doFloat to your manage hooks.

Do you need to set loghook for xmonad?

Note that setting the logHook only sets up xmonad’s output; you are responsible for starting your own status bar program (e.g. dzen or xmobar) and making sure xmonad’s output is piped into it appropriately, either by putting it in your .xsession or similar file, or by using spawnPipe in your main function, for example:

How does the twopane layout in xmonad work?

The TwoPane layout achieves this by fixing the application in the main pane while allowing you to cycle through other applications in the secondary pane. By default the split is vertical. However, just like the case in Tall layout, by simply mirroring the layout you can also make the split horizontal, as shown in the screenshot.

Are there any layout algorithms in xmonad contrib?

Layout algorithms are the fundamentals of any window manager. There are tons of layouts in xmonad-contrib, but save for a summary page without screenshots on the Wiki, there doesn’t seem to be much easily accessible information around. I’ve tried out each layout in there.

Which is the best module to create a custom xmonad layout?

However, you can create much more complicated custom layouts by using modules such as Xmonad.Layout.Combo or Xmonad.Layout.LayoutCombinators. This is an essential module for multi-monitor setups. When multiple monitors are connected, the screen ids get assigned quite arbitrarily by default.