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-**⚠️ v4.0 UI Transition Notice - In Process:**
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 ====== Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy ======
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   * //A structured framework for naming and organizing information into a hierarchy to ensure everything is discoverable and easy to manage//
-A more fully rounded understanding can be reviewed in [[https://enterprise-knowledge.com/breaking-it-down-what-is-a-taxonomy/#|this article]] by Enterprise Knowlege (2022). Use this background to turn a device (phone, tablet, computer) from a simple list of reminders into a dynamic, categorized ecosystem.
+A more fully rounded understanding can be reviewed in [[https://enterprise-knowledge.com/breaking-it-down-what-is-a-taxonomy/#|this article]] by Enterprise Knowledge (2022). Use this background to turn a device (phone, tablet, computer) from a simple list of reminders into a dynamic, categorized ecosystem.
-Total Launcher is the interface to display automation results. It does not have automation capabilities built in.  [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]], available at the Google Play Store, is the automation app which does the hard work with Google Calendar. Total Launcher visually displays these results.
+Total Launcher is the interface to display automation results. It does not have built-in automation capabilities.  [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]], available on the Google Play Store, is the automation app that handles the hard work in Google Calendar. Total Launcher visually displays these results.
-The procedure is a step-by-step with "test trials" along the way to verify successful status. It offers one (1) taxomony category:
+The procedure is step-by-step, with "test trials" along the way to verify success. It offers one (1) taxonomy category:
   * Doctor visits
-But others can easily be replicated using the same steps, just varying the taxomony key word and message content ... such as
+But others can easily be replicated using the same steps, just varying the taxonomy keyword and message content ... such as
   * Podcast recording
   * Gardening activity
-Every user may not have a need for these categories, but the procedure is a shell with new categories and notification keyword and content injected for meet user need.
+Not every user may need these categories, but the procedure is a shell with new categories, notification keywords, and content injected to meet user needs.
 Enjoy!
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     - Tap ''+'' > ''Graphic'' > ''Image'' > ''Window'' to open the "Window Portrait" dialog
     - Tap ''+'' to begin adding a specific window: name it ''calendar_window''. Press OK.
-    - Locate that item in the list and tap it's action icon {{ui:ui-icon_action-v4.webp?25}} to open it in edit mode.
+    - Locate that item in the list and tap its action icon {{ui:ui-icon_action-v4.webp?25}} to open it in edit mode.
     - In the top menu row, tap the Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_edit-v4.webp?25}} to open the window full screen.
-    - In the lower right corner is the Option
+    - In the lower right corner is the Options
-    - Tap the center of the screen to reveal the Object Edit icon {{:ui:ui-icon_object_edit.webp?25}} to reveal the manual size and positioning dialog
+    - Tap the center of the screen to reveal the Object Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_object_edit-v4.webp?25}} to reveal the manual size and positioning dialog
       - To briefly resize the window, enter X as ''165''; Y as ''1050''; Width as ''695''; Height as ''800''. Press OK.
-      - - These measures are a good start but will later allow for resizing the window by tap/drag which is visually easier. Manual entry is for more refined adjustments.
+      - - These measures are a good start but will later allow for resizing the window by tap/drag, which is visually easier. Manual entry is for more refined adjustments.
-      - The new window has been initally created with basic options. Swipe right-to-left to close it and return to the "Windows Portrait" dialog. Locate the window in the list and tap it's "name" to add the window to the launcher screen.
+      - The new window has been initially created with basic options. Swipe right-to-left to close it and return to the "Windows Portrait" dialog. Locate the window in the list, then tap its "name" to add it to the launcher screen.
-        - What is viewed is the default window image within it's boundaries.
+        - What is viewed is the default window image within its boundaries.
-      - To get acquainted with the window, tap outside of the boundaries to de-select it:
+      - To get acquainted with the window, tap outside of the boundaries to deselect it:
-        - Tap the window image to open the window and note the inital resizing and position performed.
+        - Tap the window image to open the window and note the initial resizing and position performed.
         - Tap/hold/drag the window center to move the window
-        - Tap/hold the center of the window to reveal the Option icon {{ui:ui-icon_option-v4.webp?25}} in the lower right corner. Tap it to open the Option dialog shown ++here.|{{:ui:ui-window-option-dialog.webp?direct&300}}++
+        - Tap/hold the center of the window to reveal the Option icon {{ui:ui-icon_option-v4.webp?25}} in the lower right corner. Tap it to open the Option dialog shown ++here.|{{:ui:ui-window-option-dialog-v4.webp?direct&300}}++
-      - Full review of the dialog can be found at the [[admin:drafts:section-windows_dialog|Windows Dialog Secion]] of this wiki. This procedure will only deal with a limited number of options.
+      - Full review of the dialog can be found at the [[section:section-windows|Windows Dialog Section]] of this wiki. This procedure will only deal with a limited number of options.
-      - The background of the window may be visible due to the final sizing of the Google Calendar widget. Decide the styling desired, be it solid color, imagery, blurring of the wallpaper, etc. Here, a solid color is selected:
+      - The background of the window may be visible due to the final sizing of the Google Calendar widget. Decide on the desired styling, be it a solid color, imagery, wallpaper blurring, etc. Here, a solid color is selected:
-        - The **Background** option defaults to an off white cloud. Here a hue of yellow, non-transparent, will be used.
+        - The **Background** option defaults to an off-white cloud. Here, a non-transparent yellow hue will be used.
-        - Tap the "square" to the right of the Background text to open the launcher's "Color Picker utilikty".
+        - Tap the "square" to the right of the Background text to open the Launcher's "Color Picker utility".
-        - In the "ARGB" dialog enter ''FFFFD700'' recognized as "Gold"
+        - To set a custom color, tap the ''Custom'' button
-        - Back out (swipe right-to-left) to view the window now with it's gold background.
+          - In the "#" dialog enter ''FFFFD700'' recognized as "Gold"
-      - Notice the window is selected (note the each boundary has "handle" on the center edge).
+          - Select OK to return to the Edit dialog
-        - If missing, tap the center of the window to select it).
+        - Back out (swipe right-to-left) to view the window now with its gold background.
+      - Notice the window is selected (note that each boundary has a "handle" on the center edge).
+        - If missing, tap the center of the window to select it.
         - Alternately, select the Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_edit-v4.webp?25}} in the top menu bar.
-      - Holding the center move the window slightly. Now drag a selected "handle" to see how visual re-sizing is performed.
+      - Holding the center, move the window slightly. Now drag a selected "handle" to see how visual resizing is performed.
         - This can at times be tricky and require re-activating the window by tapping the default window icon and repeating the above.
       - The window is now positioned and open.
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       - New event
       - New task
-    - Preference is to show the calendar event listing which will scroll by day in the widget within the window
+    - Preference is to show the calendar event listing, which will scroll by day in the widget within the window
     - Resize the calendar widget //and// the window to meet design needs.
       - The window background (now 'gold') can be changed in the window option dialog.
       - The Calendar widget does have an Option dialog /style to match your Material theme.
 **C. Assign a Gesture to open the Calendar**
-    - In Edit On mode select Main Menu → Launcher Options → Keys & Gestures.
+    - In ++Edit mode|{{:ui:ui-menu-edit_mode-v4.webp?direct&200}}++ select Launcher Options {{:ui:ui-menu-launcher_options-v4.webp?direct&35}} → Keys & Gestures.
-      - The long dialog is shown ++here|{{:ui:ui-gestures1-keys_gestures.webp?direct&200}}{{:ui:ui-gestures2-landscape.webp?direct&200}}{{:ui:ui-gestures3-other_advanced.webp?direct&200}}++ in 3 images. Scroll down to the ''Gestures'' tab to select the desired gesture. In this exercise, ''Two-finger swip up'' was selected.
+      - The long dialog is shown ++here|<WRAP group><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 1 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures1-keys_gestures-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 2 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures2-landscape-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 3 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures3-other_advanced-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP clear/>++ in 3 images. Scroll down to the ''Gestures'' tab to select the desired gesture. In this exercise, ''Two-finger swipe up'' was selected.
-    - As of now, this is how the Calendar window currently appears. ++Click here.|{{:howto:howto-window-calendar-image.webp?direct&300}}++
+    - As of now, this is how the Calendar window currently appears. ++Click here.|{{:howto:howto-window-calendar-image-v4.webp?direct&300}}++
 **C.1 Hide the Window Icon**
   - Since a gesture now opens the Calendar widget in the window, there is no need for the window icon (default) to remain on the screen. The easiest method is to
-    -
+**D. Confirm Google Calendar sync on Android**.((To confirm Google Calendar sync:\\ ☛ Open the Google Calendar app.\\   • Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.\\ • Make sure the checkbox next to the Calendar to be used is actually checked.\\ • Look for Sync at the very top and make sure the toggle is turned ON.\\ - If a sync toggle is not visible, it means it is already enabled. Move to the next step.\\ ☛ Enable Android System Sync\\ • If the phone's master sync is turned off, Google Calendar won't update in the background.\\ • Open the phone's main Settings app.\\ • Scroll down and tap Passwords & accounts\\ • Ensure the master toggle called "Automatically sync data" is turned ON.\\ ☛ Tap the user Google Account.\\ • Tap Account sync.\\ - Find Calendar in the list and ensure the toggle next to it is turned ON.\\ ☛ Turn Off Battery Optimization (which may prevent syncing in the background)\\ • From the App Drawer, locate Calendar and long-press the icon. Tap the Info icon (a small "i" in a circle) and scroll to Battery or App battery usage. Ensure the setting is //not// optimized or restricted, but is unrestricted and will allow background usage.
-**D. Confirm Google Calendar sync on Android**.((To confirm Google Calendar sync:\\ ☛ Open the Google Calendar app.\\   • Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.\\ • Make sure the checkbox next to the calendar to be used is actually checked.\\ • Look for Sync at the very top and make sure the toggle is turned ON.\\ - If a sync toggle is not visible it means it is already enabled. Move to the next step.\\ ☛ Enable Android System Sync\\ • If the phone's master sync is turned off, Google Calendar won't update in the background.\\ • Open the phone's main Settings app.\\ • Scroll down and tap Passwords & accounts\\ • Ensure the master toggle called "Automatically sync data" is turned ON.\\ ☛ Tap the user Google Account.\\ • Tap Account sync.\\ - Find Calendar in the list and ensure the toggle next to it is turned ON.\\ ☛ Turn Off Battery Optimization (which may prevent syncing in the background)\\ • From the App Drawer, locate Calendar and long-press  icon. Tap the Info icon (a small "i" in a circle) and scroll to Battery or App battery usage. Ensure the setting is //not// optimized or restricted, but is unrestricted and will allow background usage.))
     - It is recommended to create a test event for later testing.
       * Create a calendar event with the title ''Doctor test''
         * Assign it a date/time for tomorrow.
-        * If Maps navigation is to be used (see Step E.1) then
+        * If Maps navigation is to be used (see Step E.1), then
           * Scroll to "Add Location" and enter the geo-physical address and select it.
           * Save the calendar event.
-**E. Install and Setup MacroDroid**
+**E. Install and Set Up MacroDroid**
-  - [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]] is to be installed, if not currently on the device.
+  - [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]] is to be installed if not currently on the device.
-    - After installation, open MacroDroid and grant it requested permission, ensuring notification and calendar are granted plus other to receive the automation app's full benefit.
+    - After installation, open MacroDroid and grant it requested permissions, ensuring notification and calendar permissions are granted, plus others, to receive the automation app's full benefit.
     - In the device's Android settings select ''Apps'' > ''MacroDroid'' > ''App battery usage'' > ''Allow background usage'' (unrestricted)
     - If prompted, enable any required Accessibility service fr MacroDroid.
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       - Tap the 3-dot menu in the upper right corner and uncheck ''Show Categories'' to reveal the full trigger list
       - Select ''Calendar Event'' to open the Calendar Options dialog
-        - Select the radio-button ''Event starts''
+        - Select the radio button ''Event starts''
-        - If the Calendar has multiple calendars, select the calendar to be used in this process.
+        - If the Calendar has multiple calendars, select the Calendar to be used in this process.
-        - Select Availability: leave it at default ''Any''
+        - Select Availability: leave it at the default ''Any''
-        - Event color: If the selected calendar is to use event color shading for identification, do so here.
+        - Event color: If the selected Calendar is to use event color shading for identification, do so here.
         - Title: ''Doctor''
         - This completes the trigger (a calendar event starts and contains 'Doctor' in the title)
         - Tap ''OK'' to return to the "Triggers, Actions, Constraints" dialog
-      - In the 3-dot menu check the "Show categories" box
+      - In the 3-dot menu, check the "Show categories" box
-      - Scroll down to Notifications and tap and select ''Display Notifications'' to open it's dialog
+      - Scroll down to Notifications and tap and select ''Display Notifications'' to open its dialog
         - Title: ''Doctor Appointment''
         - Notification Text: This varies by situation, but here will be used ''Make list for discussion''
         - Tap ''OK'' and save
-**E.1 (Optional) Add the location to open Google Maps prior to the appointment time**
+**E.1 (Optional) Add the location to open Google Maps before the appointment time**
-  - Still in the Doctor Event and it's "Add Action" dialog, tape ''Application''
+  - Still in the Doctor Event and its "Add Action" dialog, tap ''Application''
     - Tap ''Open Website''
-      - In the url field enter %%https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=[calendar_location]%% which will provide turn-by-turn navigation to the location which will be set as a variable. (The location entered in the Calendar Event's "Add location" will be used with this variable in MacroDroid).
+      - In the URL field, enter %%https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=[calendar_location]%%, which will provide turn-by-turn navigation to the location, which will be set as a variable. (The location entered in the Calendar Event's "Add location" will be used with this variable in MacroDroid).
   - Tap "Add Action" > ''Variables'' > ''Set Variable'' > ''New Variable'' > ''OK''
     - Local: select this since it is only used in this macro

Index Key	Link
action	Click to view * Advanced Actions * Application Shortcuts * Edit an Object Setting & Actions * Interface Control * Launcher Actions * Object Design Menu: Action * Page Navigation * Search & Tools * System Settings * The Curator in Action * When a drop shadow is desired, avoid the following actions: * When a drop shadow is desired, avoids the following actions: * Windows & Drawers
add	Click to view * Add a Dynamic Weather Image to a Page * Add an Application Shortcut to the Page * Add Image(s) to Image Resource * Add the Image to the Page for Further Modification * Adding an Application Shortcut & Replacing Objects * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding and Removing Apps * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Adding the Application Shortcut * Adding the Application Shortcut * Adding the Date / Time * Begin to add an Image * Folder - Add and Remove Apps * How To: Add a Date / Time to the Page * How To: Add An Image To Image Resources or A Page * How To: Add an Object From Other's Setups * How To: Tags - Create, Assign, Add to Folder, Show for Selection * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Object Design Menu: Add * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Resources – Add to a Category's Storage * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * To Add an Object * Window: Create (simple) + Add a Widget
affiliation	Click to view * Disclaimer of Affiliation
align	Click to view * Object Alignment * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects
alignment	Click to view * Object Alignment * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects
alpha	Click to view * Alpha Test Results * Alpha Visualized * Practical Comparison * Shadows: Rule 2 - The Zero-Alpha Limitation * Shadows: Rule 3 - The "1% Alpha" Workaround * Technical Proof: Test 5 * The Technical Fix * Why This Happens
analog clock	Click to view * Widget: Analog clock
animated image	Click to view * Advanced Workflows & Pro Tips * Technical Note: Animated Image Limitation
app drawer	Click to view * App Drawer - Label Removal & Setting Columns * Creating a Folder in an App Drawer * Creating a Folder on a Page * How To: Create a Folder Within an App Drawer or Page * Widget: App Drawer (pager) * Widget: App Drawer
app group	Click to view * Widget: App Group
application	Click to view * Add an Application Shortcut to the Page * Adding an Application Shortcut & Replacing Objects * Adding the Application Shortcut * Adding the Application Shortcut * Application Shortcuts * Application Widgets: Not Updating * APPLICATION * Creating an Application Launch Button * Practical Applications * Practical Applications * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Widget: Application
audio	Click to view * Adding Audio Effects to Elements
background	Click to view * Create a Shape Using a See-Through Background * Create or Obtain the "Invisible" Shape * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * How To: Set a different "Wallpaper" (Background) for Each Page * Image Download * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Object Shadows on Dark Backgrounds - Using Complementary Colors * Prerequisite: Background Layer Setup * Setting a Background Image * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * Wallpaper Momentarily Flashes a Previous Background
backup	Click to view * Backup * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * Section 1.2.C - Backup: Access, Create, Export, Import * To access the Backup Center of Total Launcher: * To create a new backup: * To export an existing backup to a specific folder or cloud: * To import a previous exported or shared backup:
beginner	Click to view * Edit an Object Setting & Actions * Object Design Menu - Top * Object Edit * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * To Add an Object * To enter Edit mode: * To exit Edit mode: * To toggle Edit mode on/off:
behavior	Click to view * Device Compatibility & Behavior
blur	Click to view * How "Blur Radius" Works Internally * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Procedure for Blurring behind a Window * Window or Folder: Blur Behind
calendar	Click to view * Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy)
card	Click to view * Create modern UI with 1 Card Shape, 1 Button Shape, and 2 Shadows * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * Prerequisite: Background Layer Setup
checklist	Click to view * Widget: Checklist
circle indicator	Click to view * Widget: Circle indicator
clean slate	Click to view * Introduction to the "Clean Slate" Setup * Starting with a Clean Slate
clock	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Widget: Analog clock
code block	Click to view * Code Blocks * Downloadable Code Blocks
code of conduct	Click to view * Code of Conduct * Discussion Guidelines * Enforcement * We all follow the golden rule of support * Wiki Editing Etiquette
color picker	Click to view * Resource: Color Picker Utility
communities	Click to view * Communities
compass	Click to view * Widget: Compass
compatibility	Click to view * Compatibility & Limitations * Device Compatibility & Behavior
complementary color	Click to view * Object Shadows on Dark Backgrounds - Using Complementary Colors
conceptual learning	Click to view * uiTLM's Conceptual Learning Approach to Total Launcher
configure	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements * Creating an Application Launch Button * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * How to Configure Total Launcher After Installation * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Setting a Background Image * Starting with a Clean Slate * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
contact	Click to view * App & Contact - Search Customization * Widget: Contacts
contrast	Click to view * Alpha Test Results * Alpha Visualized * Shadow Contrast Summary * Shadows: Rule 5 - The Contrast Wall * The Luminance Floor
contribute	Click to view * Contribute to this Manual
date	Click to view * Adding the Date / Time * How To: Add a Date / Time to the Page * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Removing an Existing Object * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * Temperature (text variable) does not update
date / time	Click to view * Adding the Date / Time * How To: Add a Date / Time to the Page * Removing an Existing Object
default launcher	Click to view * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * Section 1.2.b.2 - How To Make Total Launcher the Device's Default Launcher
delete	Click to view * Resources - Delete * Resources – Delete from Storage
desktop	Click to view * Desktop Visitors
developer	Click to view * App Reminders from the Developer ChYK
discussion guideline	Click to view * Discussion Guidelines
distribution	Click to view * How To: Prepare the "Object Sharing" Setup for Export and Distribution * Phase 4: Distribution
drawer	Click to view * App Drawer - Label Removal & Setting Columns * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Creating a Folder in an App Drawer * Creating a Folder on a Page * How to Enable * How To: Create a Folder Within an App Drawer or Page * More Information * Sliding Drawer * Tips * What the Sliding Drawer Offers * Widget: App Drawer (pager) * Widget: App Drawer * Widget: Drawer handle * Windows & Drawers
drawer handle	Click to view * Widget: Drawer handle
dual-screen	Click to view * Dual-Screen Devices (Hinged)
dynamic color	Click to view * Customizing: Total Launcher Dynamic Color Scheme * Dynamic Color Cheat Sheet * Noted Issues * The Curator in Action * The Master Plan: A Museum Exhibit * Troubleshooting & Tips * Turn It On * What it Does
dynamic image	Click to view * Add a Dynamic Weather Image to a Page * Dynamic Image: Editing * Dynamic Images - Weather * How to Use Custom Images in Dynamic Image Activities * How To: Customize a Dynamic Image * Understanding the Weather Dynamic Image
dynamic text	Click to view * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * Configuring Dynamic Text * Dynamic Text - Customizing * Dynamic Text - Permission * Dynamic Text Types * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables
edit	Click to view * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * Configuring Dynamic Text * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shapes * Dynamic Image: Editing * Dynamic Text - Customizing * Dynamic Text Types * Edit an Object Setting & Actions * Edit Off * Folder or Window Editing * Non-Destructive Editing * Object Design Menu - Top * Object Edit - Move * Object Edit * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * To Add an Object * To enter Edit mode: * To exit Edit mode: * To toggle Edit mode on/off: * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables * Wiki Editing Etiquette
editing	Click to view * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * Configuring Dynamic Text * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shapes * Dynamic Image: Editing * Dynamic Text - Customizing * Dynamic Text Types * Edit an Object Setting & Actions * Folder or Window Editing * Non-Destructive Editing * Object Design Menu - Top * Object Edit * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * Section 1.2.e - Beginner's Basic Editing Steps * To Add an Object * To enter Edit mode: * To exit Edit mode: * To toggle Edit mode on/off: * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables * Wiki Editing Etiquette
edit mode	Click to view * To enter Edit mode: * To exit Edit mode: * To toggle Edit mode on/off:
export	Click to view * How To: Prepare the "Object Sharing" Setup for Export and Distribution * Section 1.2.C - Backup: Access, Create, Export, Import * To access the Backup Center of Total Launcher: * To create a new backup: * To export an existing backup to a specific folder or cloud: * To import a previous exported or shared backup: * Troubleshooting: 0-Byte Export Error
feature	Click to view * Key Features * Noteworthy Features * ✔Customization by Object Type * ✔Object Customization * ✔Page Customization
file naming	Click to view * File Naming and Creation
flip-style	Click to view * Flip-Style Foldables (Clamshell)
foldable	Click to view * Flip-Style Foldables (Clamshell) * Native Foldables (Book-Style)
folder	Click to view * Adding and Removing Apps * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Creating a Folder in an App Drawer * Creating a Folder on a Page * Creating a Folder on a Page * Customizing Folders * Folder - Add and Remove Apps * Folder - Masks * Folder or Window Editing * Folders * How to Apply a Mask a Folder Mask * How To: Create a Folder Within an App Drawer or Page * How To: Tags - Create, Assign, Add to Folder, Show for Selection * Namespaces and Folders * To export an existing backup to a specific folder or cloud: * Window or Folder: Blur Behind
font	Click to view * Applying Fonts to Elements * Built-in vs. Imported Fonts * Installing & Managing Fonts * Troubleshooting Font Display Issues * Variable Fonts vs. Static Fonts * Where to Find Fonts
full screen	Click to view * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents)
gaussian	Click to view * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer
gesture	Click to view * Advanced Settings * Global Gestures * Keys & Gestures * Landscape Mode * Layout Strategies * Object-Specific Gestures * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy)
getting started	Click to view * Wiki Concepts: Getting Started
gradient	Click to view * Shadows: Rule 4 - Shadows Ignore Gradients
group	Click to view * Object Design Menu: Group * Widget: App Group
heading	Click to view * Headings
help	Click to view * Toby Quick Help
hide	Click to view * Hide Pages * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents) * Thinking About Hiding A Page?
html	Click to view * Text to HTML Conversions
hue	Click to view * Shadows: Rule 6 - Hue-Shift Separation
icon	Click to view * Create modern UI with 1 Card Shape, 1 Button Shape, and 2 Shadows * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * Icon Labels: horizonal black lines * Prerequisite: Background Layer Setup * Simple Objects (e.g., Icons, Text, Images)
import	Click to view * Built-in vs. Imported Fonts * How To: Add an Object From Other's Setups * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Section 1.2.C - Backup: Access, Create, Export, Import * To access the Backup Center of Total Launcher: * To create a new backup: * To export an existing backup to a specific folder or cloud: * To import a previous exported or shared backup:
install	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements * Creating an Application Launch Button * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * Distributed Themes * How to Configure Total Launcher After Installation * Install from a Theme Collection * Installing & Managing Fonts * Installing a Theme * Installing the Total Launcher app from the Google Play Store: * Section 1.2.b.1 - How to Install the Total Launcher App and Themes * Setting a Background Image * Starting with a Clean Slate * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
installation	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements * Creating an Application Launch Button * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * How to Configure Total Launcher After Installation * Setting a Background Image * Starting with a Clean Slate * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
instructable	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements * Creating an Application Launch Button * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * How to Configure Total Launcher After Installation * How To: A Beginning User's A to Z Perspective * Setting a Background Image * Starting with a Clean Slate * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
intellectual property	Click to view * Intellectual Property
issue	Click to view * Application Widgets: Not Updating * Common Issues and Solutions * Icon Labels: horizonal black lines * Lifetime Purchase Not Showing * Noted Issues * Temperature (text variable) does not update * Troubleshooting Font Display Issues * Wallpaper Momentarily Flashes a Previous Background
key	Click to view * Advanced Settings * Global Gestures * Key Features * Keys & Gestures * Landscape Mode * Layout Strategies * Object-Specific Gestures
keys & gestures	Click to view * Advanced Settings * Global Gestures * Keys & Gestures * Landscape Mode * Layout Strategies * Object-Specific Gestures
label	Click to view * App Drawer - Label Removal & Setting Columns * Icon Labels: horizonal black lines
landscape mode	Click to view * Landscape Mode
launcher action	Click to view * Advanced Actions * Application Shortcuts * Interface Control * Launcher Actions * Page Navigation * Search & Tools * System Settings * Windows & Drawers
layout	Click to view * Layout Strategies * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout
liability	Click to view * Limitation of Liability
lifetime purchase	Click to view * Lifetime Purchase Not Showing
light source	Click to view * The Light Source Analogy
link	Click to view * Image Links * Links * Links
list	Click to view * Lists * Lists * Widget: Checklist
luminance	Click to view * The Luminance Floor
macro	Click to view * Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy * Control Macros * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy)
macrodroid	Click to view * Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy)
margin	Click to view * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Margin Dialog Controls * Object Margins * Page Margins * Related Concepts * Shadows: Rule 1 - Shadow Margin * Simple Objects (e.g., Icons, Text, Images) * Understanding Margins in Total Launcher
mask	Click to view * Folder - Masks * How to Apply a Mask a Folder Mask
media controller	Click to view * Widget: Media Controller
mobile	Click to view * Mobile Visitors
month/year/day	Click to view * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day)
move	Click to view * Folder - Add and Remove Apps * Object Edit - Move
multi-screen	Click to view * Advanced Tips * Configuration Guide * Device Compatibility & Behavior * Dual-Screen Devices (Hinged) * Flip-Style Foldables (Clamshell) * Key Features * Native Foldables (Book-Style) * Pros and Cons * Total Launcher Multi-Screen Guide
namespace	Click to view * Namespaces and Folders
navigation	Click to view * Desktop Visitors * How to use this wiki * Mobile Visitors * Navigation Around the Wiki * Navigation Guide: Get the Best out of uiTLM * Page Navigation * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background
object	Click to view * Adding an Application Shortcut & Replacing Objects * Adding the Application Shortcut * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * Compatibility & Limitations * Configuring Dynamic Text * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Critical Rule: The "Rotate First" Requirement * Design Menu - Page & Object * Dynamic Text - Customizing * Dynamic Text Types * Edit an Object Setting & Actions * How To: Add an Object From Other's Setups * How To: Prepare the "Object Sharing" Setup for Export and Distribution * How To: Share an Object With Other TL Users * Introduction * Margin Dialog Controls * Object & Page Design Menus: Select * Object Alignment * Object Design Menu - Top * Object Design Menu: Action * Object Design Menu: Add * Object Design Menu: Group * Object Design Menu: Option * Object Design Menu: Paste * Object Design Menu: Pin * Object Design Menu: Save * Object Edit - Move * Object Edit * Object Margins * Object Shadows on Dark Backgrounds - Using Complementary Colors * Object-Specific Gestures * Page Design Menu * Page Margins * Phase 1: Preparation * Phase 2: Isolating the Object * Phase 3: Creating the Transfer File * Phase 4: Distribution * Related Concepts * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Rotate & Transform * Rotate Mode (Angles) * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Simple Objects (e.g., Icons, Text, Images) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * The Interface (Modes) * To Add an Object * Transform Mode (Distortion) * Troubleshooting: 0-Byte Export Error * Troubleshooting * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables * Understanding Margins in Total Launcher * ✔Customization by Object Type * ✔Object Customization
object design menu	Click to view * Object Design Menu - Top * Object Design Menu: Action * Object Design Menu: Add * Object Design Menu: Group * Object Design Menu: Option * Object Design Menu: Paste * Object Design Menu: Pin * Object Design Menu: Save
official	Click to view * OFFICIAL BLOG AND DOCUMENTATION
official blog	Click to view * OFFICIAL BLOG AND DOCUMENTATION
offset	Click to view * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design
option	Click to view * Graphic Text Options * Object Design Menu: Option
ordinal	Click to view * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout
page	Click to view * Add a Dynamic Weather Image to a Page * Add an Application Shortcut to the Page * Add Image(s) to Image Resource * Add the Image to the Page for Further Modification * Adding the Application Shortcut * Adding the Date / Time * Advanced Use * App & Contact - Search Customization * App Drawer - Label Removal & Setting Columns * App Reminders from the Developer ChYK * Application Widgets: Not Updating * Backup * Basic Use * Begin to add an Image * Common Issues and Solutions * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Create a Shape Using a See-Through Background * Create or Obtain the "Invisible" Shape * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Creating a Folder on a Page * Creating a Folder on a Page * Design Menu - Page & Object * Dynamic Image: Editing * Dynamic Text - Permission * Edit Off * Folder - Add and Remove Apps * Folder - Masks * Folder or Window Editing * Graphic Text Options * Hide Pages * How to Apply a Mask a Folder Mask * How to Enable * How to Use Custom Images in Dynamic Image Activities * How To: Add a Date / Time to the Page * How To: Add An Image To Image Resources or A Page * How To: Create a Folder Within an App Drawer or Page * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents) * How To: Page Creation * How To: Page Scrolling - Vertical * How To: Prepare the "Object Sharing" Setup for Export and Distribution * How To: Set a different "Wallpaper" (Background) for Each Page * How To: Tags - Create, Assign, Add to Folder, Show for Selection * Icon Labels: horizonal black lines * Image Download * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Introduction to the "Clean Slate" Setup * Lifetime Purchase Not Showing * Margin Dialog Controls * More Information * Object & Page Design Menus: Select * Object Alignment * Object Design Menu: Action * Object Design Menu: Add * Object Design Menu: Group * Object Design Menu: Option * Object Design Menu: Paste * Object Design Menu: Pin * Object Design Menu: Save * Object Edit - Move * Object Margins * Object Shadows on Dark Backgrounds - Using Complementary Colors * Overview and Types of Widgets * Page Design Menu: Paste * Page Design Menu * Page Margins * Page Navigation * Procedure for Blurring behind a Window * Related Concepts * Removing an Existing Object * Removing an Existing Object * Resource: Color Picker Utility * Resources - Delete * Shadows: Rule 6 - Hue-Shift Separation * Simple Objects (e.g., Icons, Text, Images) * Sliding Drawer * Table of Contents for Pages * Tasker Variables * Temperature (text variable) does not update * Thinking About Hiding A Page? * Tips * uiTLM's Conceptual Learning Approach to Total Launcher * Understanding Margins in Total Launcher * Using Variables * Wallpaper Momentarily Flashes a Previous Background * Welcome * What the Sliding Drawer Offers * Widget - Built-in * Widget - Placement and Advanced Uses * Widget Selection Dialog * Widget: Analog clock * Widget: App Drawer (pager) * Widget: App Drawer * Widget: App Group * Widget: Application * Widget: Checklist * Widget: Circle indicator * Widget: Compass * Widget: Contacts * Widget: Drawer handle * Widget: Media Controller * Widget: Page indicator * Widget: Photo slide * Widget: RSS reader * Widget: Slider * Widgets * Window Creation with Tasker Integration * Window or Folder: Blur Behind * Window: Create (simple) + Add a Widget * ✔Page Customization
page indicator	Click to view * Widget: Page indicator
paste	Click to view * Object Design Menu: Paste * Page Design Menu: Paste * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
performance	Click to view * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Note
permission	Click to view * Dynamic Text - Permission
pin	Click to view * Object Design Menu: Pin
png	Click to view * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources
quoting	Click to view * Quoting
radius	Click to view * Breaking Down Radius Values * How "Blur Radius" Works Internally * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Note * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Shadow - Technical Details on Radius * The Light Source Analogy * The Mathematical Kernel * Why call it "Radius"?
registration	Click to view * Benefits of Registration
reminder	Click to view * App Reminders from the Developer ChYK * Backup * Dynamic Image: Editing * Dynamic Text - Permission * Edit Off * Folder or Window Editing * Object & Page Design Menus: Select * Object Design Menu: Action * Object Design Menu: Add * Object Design Menu: Group * Object Design Menu: Option * Object Design Menu: Paste * Object Design Menu: Pin * Object Design Menu: Save * Object Edit - Move * Page Design Menu: Paste * Resources - Delete * Welcome
remove	Click to view * Folder - Add and Remove Apps
resource	Click to view * Add Image(s) to Image Resource * Add the Image to the Page for Further Modification * Begin to add an Image * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shapes * Design Enhancements with Shadows * How To: Add An Image To Image Resources or A Page * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Practical Applications * Practical Applications * Procedure To Apply a Shadow: Sample * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Resource - Shadow * Resource - Shadow * Resource - Shape * Resource Categories * Resource Center Access: * Resource Dialog: * Resource: Color Picker Utility * Resources - Delete * Resources – Add to a Category's Storage * Resources – Delete from Storage * Section 1.2.d - Understanding Resources * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Built-in Shape Library * Tips to Perfect Shadows and the Technical Reasoning Behind Each * Tips to Perfect Shadows and the Technical Reasoning Behind Each * To create a reliable drop shadow, follow these guidelines: * To create a reliable drop shadow, follows these guidelines: * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * What is a Shadow Resource? * What is a Shadow Resource? * What is a Shape Resource? * When a drop shadow is desired, avoid the following actions: * When a drop shadow is desired, avoids the following actions:
rotate	Click to view * Compatibility & Limitations * Critical Rule: The "Rotate First" Requirement * Rotate & Transform * Rotate Mode (Angles) * The Interface (Modes) * Transform Mode (Distortion) * Troubleshooting
rss	Click to view * RSS/ATOM Feed Aggregation * Widget: RSS reader
save	Click to view * Object Design Menu: Save
scroll	Click to view * How To: Page Scrolling - Vertical
search	Click to view * App & Contact - Search Customization * Search & Tools * Search
select	Click to view * How To: Tags - Create, Assign, Add to Folder, Show for Selection * Object & Page Design Menus: Select * Widget Selection Dialog
shadow	Click to view * Alpha Test Results * Alpha Visualized * Breaking Down Radius Values * Create modern UI with 1 Card Shape, 1 Button Shape, and 2 Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Customizing and Editing Shadows * Design Enhancements with Shadows * How "Blur Radius" Works Internally * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * How To: Create a "Card" or "Icon" with Shadow Effect * Object Shadows on Dark Backgrounds - Using Complementary Colors * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Hits from Radius/Blur Use * Performance Note * Practical Applications * Practical Comparison * Prerequisite: Background Layer Setup * Procedure To Apply a Shadow: Sample * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Resource - Shadow * Resource - Shadow * Shadow - Technical Details on Radius * Shadow Contrast Summary * Shadows: Rule 1 - Shadow Margin * Shadows: Rule 2 - The Zero-Alpha Limitation * Shadows: Rule 3 - The "1% Alpha" Workaround * Shadows: Rule 4 - Shadows Ignore Gradients * Shadows: Rule 5 - The Contrast Wall * Shadows: Rule 6 - Hue-Shift Separation * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer * Technical Note: The Gaussian Safety Buffer * Technical Proof: Test 5 * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Light Source Analogy * The Luminance Floor * The Mathematical Kernel * The Technical Fix * Tips to Perfect Shadows and the Technical Reasoning Behind Each * Tips to Perfect Shadows and the Technical Reasoning Behind Each * To create a reliable drop shadow, follow these guidelines: * To create a reliable drop shadow, follows these guidelines: * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * What is a Shadow Resource? * What is a Shadow Resource? * When a drop shadow is desired, avoid the following actions: * When a drop shadow is desired, avoids the following actions: * Why call it "Radius"? * Why This Happens
shape	Click to view * Advanced Workflows & Pro Tips * Create a Shape Using a See-Through Background * Create modern UI with 1 Card Shape, 1 Button Shape, and 2 Shadows * Create or Obtain the "Invisible" Shape * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Customizing and Editing Shapes * Image Download * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Practical Applications * Resource - Shape * The Built-in Shape Library * What is a Shape Resource?
share	Click to view * How To: Prepare the "Object Sharing" Setup for Export and Distribution * How To: Share an Object With Other TL Users * Introduction to the "Clean Slate" Setup * Introduction * Phase 1: Preparation * Phase 2: Isolating the Object * Phase 3: Creating the Transfer File * Phase 4: Distribution * To import a previous exported or shared backup: * Troubleshooting: 0-Byte Export Error * Windows Shares
sidebar	Click to view * Left Sidebar * Right Sidebar
slider	Click to view * Widget: Slider
sliding drawer	Click to view * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Sliding Drawer * What the Sliding Drawer Offers
spacing	Click to view * Advanced Formatting: Spacing & Limitations
stretch	Click to view * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents)
syntax	Click to view * Basic Text Formatting * Code Blocks * Control Macros * DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials * Downloadable Code Blocks * External * Fallback Formats * Footnotes * Formatting Syntax * Headline Level 3 * Image Links * Internal * Interwiki * Links * Lists * Media Files * No Formatting * Quoting * RSS/ATOM Feed Aggregation * Sectioning * Supported Media Formats * Syntax Highlighting * Syntax Plugins * Tables * Text Conversions * Text to HTML Conversions * Text to Image Conversions * Windows Shares
system setting	Click to view * System Settings
system ui	Click to view * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents)
table	Click to view * Adding and Customizing a Clock Element * Adding Audio Effects to Elements * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements * Creating an Application Launch Button * Creating Backups and Setting the Default Launcher * How to Configure Total Launcher After Installation * How To: A Beginning User's A to Z Perspective * Setting a Background Image * Starting with a Clean Slate * Table of Contents for Pages * Tables * Utilizing Multi-Element Copy and Paste
table of content	Click to view * Table of Contents for Pages
tasker	Click to view * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * Tasker Variables * Window Creation with Tasker Integration
taxonomy	Click to view * Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy)
temperature	Click to view * Temperature (text variable) does not update
termination	Click to view * Termination
terms of use	Click to view * Disclaimer of Affiliation * Intellectual Property * Limitation of Liability * No Warranties ("As-Is") * Termination * Terms of Use * Trademarks * User Conduct * Wiki Content
text	Click to view * Adding an Application Shortcut & Replacing Objects * Adding the Application Shortcut * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * Basic Text Formatting * Configuring Dynamic Text * Dynamic Text - Customizing * Dynamic Text - Permission * Dynamic Text Types * Formatting Text * Graphic Text Options * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Removing an Existing Object * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Simple Objects (e.g., Icons, Text, Images) * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * Tasker Variables * Temperature (text variable) does not update * Text Conversions * Text to HTML Conversions * Text to Image Conversions * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables * Using Variables
theme	Click to view * Best Practices for Theme Design * Distributed Themes * Install from a Theme Collection * Installing a Theme * Installing the Total Launcher app from the Google Play Store: * Section 1.2.b.1 - How to Install the Total Launcher App and Themes * THEMES
toby	Click to view * Toby Quick Help
trademark	Click to view * Trademarks
transform	Click to view * Compatibility & Limitations * Critical Rule: The "Rotate First" Requirement * Rotate & Transform * Rotate Mode (Angles) * The Interface (Modes) * Transform Mode (Distortion) * Troubleshooting
transparency	Click to view * Alpha Test Results * Alpha Visualized * Create a Shape Using a See-Through Background * Create or Obtain the "Invisible" Shape * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Image Download * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources * Practical Comparison * Shadows: Rule 2 - The Zero-Alpha Limitation * Shadows: Rule 3 - The "1% Alpha" Workaround * Technical Proof: Test 5 * The Technical Fix * Why This Happens
transparent	Click to view * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP
troubleshooting	Click to view * Troubleshooting & Tips * Troubleshooting Font Display Issues * Troubleshooting: 0-Byte Export Error * Troubleshooting
typeface	Click to view * Advanced Formatting: Spacing & Limitations * Applying Fonts to Elements * Best Practices for Theme Design * Built-in vs. Imported Fonts * Color & Graphical Effects * Installing & Managing Fonts * Regular vs. Bold * Supported Formats * Troubleshooting Font Display Issues * Typefaces * Variable Fonts vs. Static Fonts * Weight, Style & Rendering * Where to Find Fonts
ui	Click to view * Advanced Tips * Benefits of Registration * Built-in vs. Imported Fonts * Configuration Guide * Create modern UI with 1 Card Shape, 1 Button Shape, and 2 Shadows * Critical Rule: The "Rotate First" Requirement * Desktop Visitors * Device Compatibility & Behavior * Discussion Guidelines * DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials * Dual-Screen Devices (Hinged) * File Naming and Creation * Flip-Style Foldables (Clamshell) * Formatting Text * Headings * How to Enable * How to use it * How to use this wiki * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents) * Key Features * Left Sidebar * Links * Lists * Mobile Visitors * More Information * Namespaces and Folders * Native Foldables (Book-Style) * Navigation Around the Wiki * Navigation Guide: Get the Best out of uiTLM * Non-Destructive Editing * Paragraphs and New Lines * Prerequisite: Background Layer Setup * Pros and Cons * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Quick Start: The Two Rules of Drop Shadows * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Recommended Offsets and Radius for a Modern UI Design * Right Sidebar * Search * Sliding Drawer * Table of Contents for Pages * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Built-in Shadow Library * The Built-in Shape Library * Tips * To create a reliable drop shadow, follow these guidelines: * To create a reliable drop shadow, follows these guidelines: * to the world of uiTotalLauncherManual and It's Dokuwiki * Toby Quick Help * Total Launcher Multi-Screen Guide * ui - User Interface Demo * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * UI Navigation Note: The Single Slot Background * uiTLM's Conceptual Learning Approach to Total Launcher * Welcome * What the Sliding Drawer Offers * Why start here? * Widget - Built-in * Wiki Concepts: Getting Started
user conduct	Click to view * User Conduct
user interface demo	Click to view * How to use it * ui - User Interface Demo * Why start here?
variable	Click to view * Advanced Variables & Tasker Integration * How To: Tasker - Add an Ordinal-Type date with a Total Launcher Text Variable * Section 1. Configuring the Tasker Task * Section 2. Configuring the Tasker Schedule (Profile) * Section 3. Configure Total Launcher Setup with Layout Flexibility * Section 4. Final Alignment of the Text Objects * Step 1: Display the Ordinal Day from Tasker * Step 2: Create and Display TL's Native Components (Month/Year/Day) * Step 3: Mix the Objects in the Date Layout * Tasker Variables * Temperature (text variable) does not update * Understanding Dynamic Text Variables * Using Variables * Variable Fonts vs. Static Fonts
wallpaper	Click to view * How To: Set a different "Wallpaper" (Background) for Each Page * Wallpaper Momentarily Flashes a Previous Background
warranties	Click to view * No Warranties ("As-Is")
weather	Click to view * Add a Dynamic Weather Image to a Page * Dynamic Images - Weather * Understanding the Weather Dynamic Image
webp	Click to view * Create the Resource Shape for the Transparent PNG/WEBP * Import the PNG/WEBP to Resources
website	Click to view * Creating a Website Shortcut with Copied Elements
welcome	Click to view * Benefits of Registration * Code of Conduct * Disclaimer of Affiliation * Discussion Guidelines * DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials * Enforcement * File Naming and Creation * Formatting Text * Headings * How to use it * Intellectual Property * Left Sidebar * Limitation of Liability * Links * Lists * Namespaces and Folders * Navigation Around the Wiki * No Warranties ("As-Is") * Non-Destructive Editing * Paragraphs and New Lines * Right Sidebar * Search * Table of Contents for Pages * Termination * Terms of Use * to the world of uiTotalLauncherManual and It's Dokuwiki * Toby Quick Help * Trademarks * ui - User Interface Demo * User Conduct * We all follow the golden rule of support * Welcome * Welcome * Why start here? * Wiki Concepts: Getting Started * Wiki Content * Wiki Editing Etiquette
widget	Click to view * Application Widgets: Not Updating * Container Objects - Folders, Sliding Drawers, Widgets) * Overview and Types of Widgets * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy) * Widget - Built-in * Widget - Placement and Advanced Uses * Widget Selection Dialog * Widget: Analog clock * Widget: App Drawer (pager) * Widget: App Drawer * Widget: App Group * Widget: Application * Widget: Checklist * Widget: Circle indicator * Widget: Compass * Widget: Contacts * Widget: Drawer handle * Widget: Media Controller * Widget: Page indicator * Widget: Photo slide * Widget: RSS reader * Widget: Slider * Widgets * Window: Create (simple) + Add a Widget
wiki	Click to view * Basic Text Formatting * Benefits of Registration * Code Blocks * Control Macros * Desktop Visitors * DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials * Downloadable Code Blocks * External * Fallback Formats * File Naming and Creation * Footnotes * Formatting Syntax * Formatting Text * Headings * Headline Level 3 * How to use this wiki * Image Links * Internal * Interwiki * Left Sidebar * Links * Links * Lists * Lists * Media Files * Mobile Visitors * Namespaces and Folders * Navigation Around the Wiki * Navigation Guide: Get the Best out of uiTLM * No Formatting * Non-Destructive Editing * Paragraphs and New Lines * Quoting * Right Sidebar * RSS/ATOM Feed Aggregation * Search * Sectioning * Supported Media Formats * Syntax Highlighting * Syntax Plugins * Table of Contents for Pages * Tables * Text Conversions * Text to HTML Conversions * Text to Image Conversions * to the world of uiTotalLauncherManual and It's Dokuwiki * Toby Quick Help * Welcome * Wiki Concepts: Getting Started * Wiki Content * Wiki Editing Etiquette * Windows Shares
wiki editing	Click to view * Wiki Editing Etiquette
window	Click to view * Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy * Folder or Window Editing * How To: Make A Window Full Screen (Hide The System UI -or- Stretch The Contents) * Procedure for Blurring behind a Window * Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy) * Window Creation with Tasker Integration * Window or Folder: Blur Behind * Window: Create (simple) + Add a Widget * Windows & Drawers * Windows Shares

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