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Managing User Preferences

You can manage preferences for individual users as needed. However, if you have large numbers of users, it may be more efficient to manage most preferences by group and computer instead. You might want to manage preferences at the user level only for specific individuals, such as directory domain administrators, teachers, or technical staff.

You should also consider which preferences you want to leave under user control. For example, if you aren't concerned about where a user places the Dock, you might want to set Dock Display management to Never or Once.

1. In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2. Make sure the right directory is selected and that you are authenticated for it.

   To switch directories, click the small globe above the accounts list. If you are not authenticated, click the lock.

3. Click the Users button and select one or more user accounts from the list.
4. Click the icon for the preference you want to manage.
5. In each preference pane, choose a management setting.

   In some cases (Printing and Media Access, for example), the management setting applies to all preferences rather than to individual panes within the preference.

6. Select preference settings or fill in information you want to use.

   Some management settings are not available for some preferences, and some preferences are not available to some types of accounts.

7. When you've finished, click Apply Now.