# Don't see background apps on top panel

**URL:** <https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [August 21, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211 "2021-08-21T14:23:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![fguarneri](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fguarneri/32/3499_2.png) [@fguarneri](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fguarneri)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/1 "2021-08-21T14:23:48Z")

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Hello, I have just installed Ubuntu Budgie 20 (latest version) on my PC. I have installed autokey and synapse. 2 Linux apps I use frequently.They are text expanders and keyboard launchers. I know they are running as I can invoke the keyboard shortcut, but I cannot see their icons on top panel( taskbar).  
How do I get their icons on the panel?

Thank you for your assistance.  
Frank

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**Author:** ![fossfreedom](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fossfreedom/32/1405_2.png) [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/2 "2021-08-21T14:32:25Z")

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What applets are you running on your panel?

Those apps may need either the application indicator applet or the system tray applet on your panel.

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**Author:** ![fguarneri](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fguarneri/32/3499_2.png) [@fguarneri](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fguarneri)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/3 "2021-08-21T15:46:55Z")

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I’m running the standard applets that come with a new install of new Ubuntu Budgie.

I simply do not see the 2 icons next to the standard applets.

What do I do to have them show up?  
Thanks

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**Author:** ![fossfreedom](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fossfreedom/32/1405_2.png) [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/4 "2021-08-21T16:02:32Z")

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To add or change applets choose from the menu

Budgie Desktop Settings.

Then in that window click on the panel … here you can customise your panel.

You can see a plus sign to add new applets.

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**Author:** ![fguarneri](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fguarneri/32/3499_2.png) [@fguarneri](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fguarneri)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/5 "2021-08-21T16:30:35Z")

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Thank you . I will try and let you know.  
Have a great day.

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**Author:** ![fguarneri](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fguarneri/32/3499_2.png) [@fguarneri](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fguarneri)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/6 "2021-08-23T01:40:25Z")

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I tried your suggestion and its not working. The applets allowed are the ones Budgie has listed. you cannot add others outside the list.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![fguarneri](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fguarneri/32/3499_2.png) [@fguarneri](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fguarneri)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dont-see-background-apps-on-top-panel/5211/7 "2021-08-23T01:51:40Z")

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Never mind my last reply. It all works now.

Thank you for the last suggestion.  
Frank