[ubuntu-uk] application indicator

[Norman Silverstone]

I am using Ubuntu 9.10 and have used Ubuntu from the very first version.
When an application is selected a box appears on the bottom panel with
the application name etc. and the first application selected always
appears on the extreme left hand side of the panel. At least it did
until this morning. I must have done something of which I am not aware
and now the first application box appears on the bottom panel about 4cm
in from the LHS. It is almost as if another application has been
selected which has no name and no box but occupies the space of a box.

Has anyone any idea on what I need to do to rectify this situation,
please.

Norman