How to Set Personal Preferences in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Set Personal Preferences in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture.
Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.
Go to the 'Preferences' section where you can adjust options like notification settings, display preferences, language, and how you want to be addressed by other users within the workspace.
Within the preferences section, you can adjust the home view.
Toggle ON if you want to display the full names.
Select the first day of the pick.
Enable the text emoticons into emojis.
Go to the 'Interface and theme' to adjust the appearance of the interface, such as theme, font size and cursors.
Enable or disable the desktop application.
Set workflows and automations preferences. Any changes will be saved automatically.
Quick answer: To customize your account in Linear, click your profile picture, select Settings, and open the Preferences section. Adjust notification, display, language, name settings, home view, full names toggle, first day of the week, emoticons, interface and theme, desktop app settings, and workflows.
About this Linear tutorial
Personalize your Linear workspace by adjusting notification settings, display themes, preferences, and automated workflows. This guide shows how to set Personal Preferences in Linear in 10 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture" and finishing with "Set workflows and automations preferences. Any changes will be saved automatically". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to set Personal Preferences in Linear?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Set Up Issue Triage in Linear, How to Set Up Notifications in Linear and How to Set Up Team Triage in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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