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         * offers a full menu bar         * offers a full menu bar
  
-      *++**App Drawer (pager)**|{{:ui:ui-widget-app_drawer_pager-image.webp?direct&200}}++ [[:section:section-widget#widget:_-_app_drawer_(pager)|(jump to full discussion)]] is a newer type of app drawer widget which scrolls horizontally. It does have differences from the app drawer widget.+      *++**App Drawer (pager)**|{{:ui:ui-widget-app_drawer_pager-image.webp?direct&200}}++ [[:section:section-widget#widget:_-_app_drawer_(pager)|(jump to full discussion)]] is a newer type of app drawer widget which scrolls horizontally. It differs from the app drawer widget.
  
       *++**App Group**|{{:ui:ui-widget-app_group-image.webp?direct&200}}++ [[:section:section-widget#widget:_-_app_group|(jump to full discussion)]] functions similarly to the App Drawer but allows for grouping its items (apps, windows, folders, shortcuts) by user-defined criteria (mostly folders). It offers a customizable layout, icons, labels, and background.       *++**App Group**|{{:ui:ui-widget-app_group-image.webp?direct&200}}++ [[:section:section-widget#widget:_-_app_group|(jump to full discussion)]] functions similarly to the App Drawer but allows for grouping its items (apps, windows, folders, shortcuts) by user-defined criteria (mostly folders). It offers a customizable layout, icons, labels, and background.
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 While the standard "App drawer" is highly customizable, the **App drawer (pager)** widget provides a different structural approach and unique features. A user may prefer this format for the following reasons: While the standard "App drawer" is highly customizable, the **App drawer (pager)** widget provides a different structural approach and unique features. A user may prefer this format for the following reasons:
  
-  ***Paging versus Scrolling:** The fundamental difference is the paginated layout. Instead of a single continuous list, applications are organized across distinct pages that are navigated with a swipe. This can improve organization by allowing users to group apps by category or frequency of use on separate pages.+  ***Paging versus Scrolling:** The fundamental difference is the paginated layout. Instead of a single continuous list, applications are organized across distinct pages that are navigated with a swipe. This can improve organization by allowing users to group apps by category or frequency of use on separate pages. **Quick scrolling** is also offered as in this ++demo|{{:section:section-widget-app_pager-quick_scroll_horiz-v4.gif}} ⇔ {{:section:section-widget-app_pager-quick_scroll_vert-v4.gif}}++ of both vertical //and// horizontal scrolling.
   ***Built-in Search Functionality:** The 'App drawer (pager)' widget includes an integrated app search feature. This provides a significant advantage for users who want to quickly find an application without scrolling through pages or returning to the home screen to use a separate search widget.   ***Built-in Search Functionality:** The 'App drawer (pager)' widget includes an integrated app search feature. This provides a significant advantage for users who want to quickly find an application without scrolling through pages or returning to the home screen to use a separate search widget.
   ***Display Customization:** This widget allows for specific display configurations that differ from the standard drawer.   ***Display Customization:** This widget allows for specific display configurations that differ from the standard drawer.
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 === Customizable Application Container === === Customizable Application Container ===
  
-The App Group widget is primarily used to display a focused selection of icons, relying heavily on user organization and selection. This selection can include applications, windows, folders, or shortcuts.+The App Group widget primarily displays a focused selection of icons, relying heavily on user organization and selection. This selection can include applications, windows, folders, or shortcuts.
  
 ===  Functions and Tagging === ===  Functions and Tagging ===
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   ***Tagging:** App Group differs from App Drawer in that tagging is //not// available within the drawer since there is no menu system. Tagging can still be done through the App Drawer but cannot be set anew within the App Group. This should not be a significant loss when deciding to use this widget, since the quasi-tag system by group already populates the widget with the desired objects/folders.   ***Tagging:** App Group differs from App Drawer in that tagging is //not// available within the drawer since there is no menu system. Tagging can still be done through the App Drawer but cannot be set anew within the App Group. This should not be a significant loss when deciding to use this widget, since the quasi-tag system by group already populates the widget with the desired objects/folders.
  
-=== Layout and Display ===+=== Layout, Display, and Quick Scrolling ===
  
 The App Group widget provides extensive control over its layout, supporting both grid and list formats: The App Group widget provides extensive control over its layout, supporting both grid and list formats:
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   ***Layout Type:** The widget can be toggled between **Grid type** or **List type**.   ***Layout Type:** The widget can be toggled between **Grid type** or **List type**.
   ***Grid Dimensions:** When set to **Grid type**, users can define the number of **Columns** (ranging from 1 to 16) and **Rows** (ranging from 1 to 16) to fit the required space on the page, window, or sliding drawer.   ***Grid Dimensions:** When set to **Grid type**, users can define the number of **Columns** (ranging from 1 to 16) and **Rows** (ranging from 1 to 16) to fit the required space on the page, window, or sliding drawer.
- ***Scrolling:** The layout supports vertical scrolling, which is essential for displaying numerous items. Users can customize the scrolling experience using options such as **system scroll animation**, **snap scroll** (to ensure items settle without being cut off), and **hide scrollbar**. Notably, the App Group currently **does not** support horizontal scrolling (paging) like the specialized App Drawer (pager).+ ***Scrolling:** The layout supports vertical scrolling, which is essential for displaying numerous items. Users can customize the scrolling experience using options such as **system scroll animation**, **snap scroll** (to ensure items settle without being cut off), **hide scrollbar**. Notably, the App Group currently **does not** support horizontal scrolling (paging) like the specialized App Drawer (pager).
   ***Menu: Search, Tag, Sort**: //No// menu system for tag, search, or sort is available.   ***Menu: Search, Tag, Sort**: //No// menu system for tag, search, or sort is available.