unity - Hide specific applications from Dash - Ask Ubuntu

is there way hide specific applications, example skype, dash?

if so, how?

hiding application dash

to hide installed application(s) (any) dash possible.

1. find corresponding .desktop file in /usr/share/applications
2. copy file ~/.local/share/applications . local directory hidden default, press ctrl + h toggle visability.
3. open file (e.g.) gedit

4. add following line before line (if exists) actions=, below first line:

   hidden=true 

now log out , in , you're done.

note

always first copy .desktop file ~/.local/share/applications , edit local one. local 1 overrule global 1 on re- login.

to undo, delete local one.