Ubuntu: Change The Location for Maximize, Minimize and Close Button

If you are switching from Windows to ubuntu, you will definitely not very happy with the location for Maximize, Minimize and Close button for the windows under ubuntu. For ubuntu 10.04, 10.10, 11.04, and 11.10, the default location for Maximize, Minimize and Close button is on the top left of the windows which is opposite for Windows which is on the top right of the windows. File explorer in ubuntu:

Firefox under ubuntu:

So, to change the location for the Maximize, Minimize and Close Button to the right side, you can follow the steps below:

Open Terminal, use Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut. Key in "gconf-editor" and press enter.

It should open out a Configuration Editor after you press enter. Under the Configuration Editor, goto apps > metacity > general, and try to find button_layout.

The default value for button_layout shoule be "close,minimize,maximize:". Now, change it to ":minimize,maximize,close". You will see that as soon as you change the value, the location for the Minimize, Maximize and Close button change to right side immediately.

Now you can have your Maximize, Minimize and Close button at your familiar location.

Have a try!