All open windows suddenly displayed simultaneously

[jollyjack]

Maybe the title isn't exact, but sometimes, somehow, I do something that causes all the open windows on all my virtual desktops to be displayed on the screen simultaneously. I can escape by clicking on an empty space, but I'd rather it didn't happen.

I think it's something in the settings, but I don't know.

Please, can somebody help me?

Thanks

[kubicle]

The effect is most commonly accidentally triggered by hot corner/edge, that is moving the mouse to a specific edge or corner of the screen (although it is also possible to trigger it with keyboard shortcut), the settings for hot corners/edges are in SystemSettings>WorkspaceBehavior>ScreenEdges

[Teunis]

As kubicle explained.

Plus it's a very desirable quick switch between open windows because you can click on the window you're looking for.

[jollyjack]

Yeah, but at my age, I get confused too easily. Things flashing in front of my eyes? No thanks

[jollyjack]

The effect is most commonly accidentally triggered by hot corner/edge, that is moving the mouse to a specific edge or corner of the screen (although it is also possible to trigger it with keyboard shortcut), the settings for hot corners/edges are in SystemSettings>WorkspaceBehavior>ScreenEdges

Kubicle, thanks.

I've disabled all "screen edge" actions, and it seems to have stopped.

Cheers

[jlittle]

It's called "Present Windows". If you wanted other screen edge stuff, but not that, disable the "Present Windows" desktop effect in System settings->desktop effects->all effects tab.

Regards, John Little

[jollyjack]

John, many thanks for that pointer.

I've found and disabled) several little effects that were annoying me. I'm happy now.

Cheers

[jollyjack]

Well, almost....

Since we're on a roll here, let's go for broke.

I have the "pager" widget in my bottom panel. When I hover over a virtual desktop, a bubble pops up with details of the windows and applications on that desktop. None of the "pager" settings seem to affect this - can I disable it in any other way?

Similarly with the top panel. I have several icons there, for the most commonly used applications - when I hover over one, a bubble pops down telling me what it is. I don't need to be told. Can I stop this as well?

Thanks

[kubicle]

Can I stop this as well?

SystemSettings>WorkspaceBehavior>Workspace>Show Informational Tips

[jollyjack]

Perfect!

NOW I'm happy!

Many thanks