The Menu Bar

From: Thulo Mail , Getting Started Last Updated: 1 year ago

The menu bar

Note: The following is a schematic representation.

The menu bar

Content

  • All Applicationsย iconย . Opens a menu with icons for launching an app.

  • Depending on the configuration: Quick launch icons for launching frequently used apps.

    The context menu allows to define the apps that should be displayed as quick launch icons.

  • Search field. Allows to search the groupware objects of the current app.

  • Notificationsย iconย . The icon is displayed when receiving a new notification. The icon notifies you of the number of new notifications e.g., new appointment invitations. If clicking the icon, the notification area opens.

  • Depending on the configuration:ย Call historyย iconย . Opens the call history that shows all calls or missed calls. If clicking on an entry, the window for calling this contact will be opened.

  • Refreshย iconย . Reloads objects from the server. Irrespective of this function, objects are refreshed in regular intervals.

  • Helpย iconย . Opens a menu with further functions:

    • Help. Opens a context related help page.

      Tip: Some windows also include the help icon. If clicking on it, the respective help for the window context is displayed.

    • Giving feedback about the groupware

    • Depending on the configuration, there are several guided tours that help you get started with the groupware.

    • About. Shows information about the groupware.

  • Settingsย iconย . Opens a menu with further functions:

    • Adjust all settings

    • Select a theme for the user interface

    • Depending on the app, functions for selecting a layout, app-specific display options or app-specific functions will be available.

    • Depending on the configuration:ย Connect your Device. Launches a wizard for setting up local apps with which you can access your groupware data.

  • My accountย icon. Opens a menu with further functions:

    • Depending on the configuration: Icons for setting your availability for calls.

    • Download personal data. Opens a window where you can adjust your personal contact data.

    • Sign out. Signs you out from the groupware.

Depending on the configuration, further menu entries might be available.