---
name: "gnome-panel"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "gnome-panel"
version: "3.58.1-5"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gnome-panel"
---

# gnome-panel(1)

Display the GNOME panel

## NAME

gnome-panel - Display the GNOME panel

## SYNOPSIS

**gnome-panel \[--replace\] \[--version\] \[--display=DISPLAY\]**

## DESCRIPTION

The *gnome-panel* program provides the panels of the the GNOME desktop.

The panels are the areas on the desktop that contain, among other items, the applications menu, application launchers, the notification area and the window list.

Small applications called **applets** can also be embedded in the panels. The applets usually provide quick access to specific features.

## OPTIONS

- **--replace**

  Replace an already running panel.

- **--version**

  Print version and exit.

- **--display=DISPLAY**

  Set the X display to use.

## BUGS

If you find bugs in the *gnome-panel* program, please report these on https://bugzilla.gnome.org.