Hide the Unity Launcher, when an application is maximized

Question

I would like to hide the launcher only when an application goes maximized. This would be really useful when using my browser, because I could have that additional space. Auto-hiding the Launcher isn't good for me, since I want to use the launcher, just not when an application is maximized.

Answer 1

Short answer:

If you want more spaces than maximize just press F11.

Answer 2

First workaround

I wrote a little script for you. You can download it here. There is also description how to install and use script. If you have any doubts please let me know

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One more workaround

Create bash script with this content:

#!/bin/bash
CURR_WIN_NAME=`xdotool getwindowfocus getwindowname`
wmctrl -r $CURR_WIN_NAME -b toggle,fullscreen

Save it somewhere, for example /home/sebastian/bash_scripts/fullscreen. Make it executable

$ chmod +x /home/sebastian/bash_scripts/fullscreen

Go to System Settings / Keyboard / Shortcuts / Custom Shortcuts.

Add new shortcut, where:

Name: fullscreen

Command: /home/sebastian/bash_scripts/fullscreen

Now add some Shortcut for this script, for example Shift + F11.

Now try press Shift + F11 while using any application

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For more information:

Detecting Currently Active Window

Launch Application In Full Screen Mode