How can I install different icons?

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How do I get and install more themes, icons, and pointers?

I often find myself seeing new icons but I am unable to install them.

How do you install icons on Ubuntu? Can someone break down the process for me?

Answer 1

Drag and drop the theme package in the Appearance Preferences window
(System->Preferences->Appearance) Theme tab.

Answer 2

To add a new icon theme, copy them into the hidden directory (control+h in nautilus to show hidden files) .icons in your home directory.

You should then be able to select them from Appearance Preferences.

If you don't have a ~/.icons directory, just create one.

Answer 3

If you just want to change an individual icon you should do the following:

• Download a .png image
• Right click the icon you want to change

• Go to Preferences and then click on the little image window on the upper left.

  It will open a dialog where you can select the icon you wish to substitute for the old one.