Make your desktop, one step at a time

Keep separate setups for study and work. Each desktop has its own background and widget layout.

1. Open Desktops in the top toolbar.
2. Choose Add desktop and start with a blank desktop or a preset.
3. Select a desktop from the list to switch to it.

Choose tools for checking the time, focusing, and keeping track of tasks.

1. Select Add widget in the top toolbar.
2. Choose a tool from the widget list.
3. Check the new widget on your desktop and add more as needed.

Turn on widget editing to arrange your screen.

1. Select Edit widgets in the top toolbar.
2. Drag a widget to move it. Drag the resize handle at the bottom-right corner to change its size.
3. Select Finish editing when your layout is ready.

Use shared appearance controls and options specific to each widget.

1. While editing, open a widget's menu and select Settings.
2. Use the widget's details tab in the right panel to change its options.
3. Switch to the Widget tab for shared appearance settings.

Settings brings together your desktop background and general preferences.

1. Open Settings with the gear in the top toolbar.
2. Choose a color, gradient, or library background and adjust its darkness.
3. Find focus options, account controls, and language in the same panel.

Once your layout is ready, give your workspace more room.

1. Select Enter fullscreen in the top toolbar.
2. On supported devices, enable Prevent screen from turning off in fullscreen in Settings.
3. Use Exit fullscreen or your browser's fullscreen exit action when finished.

Start without an account and connect with Google when you need to.

1. Your basic setup is saved in the current browser.
2. Sign in with Google in the Account section of Settings.
3. Check the sync status and use the same Google account on another device.