The menu bar

Note: The following is a schematic representation.
Content
  • All Applications icon . 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.
  • Notifications icon . 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: Call history icon . 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.
  • Refresh icon . Reloads objects from the server. Irrespective of this function, objects are refreshed in regular intervals.
  • Help icon . 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.
  • Keyboard shortcuts. Shows the currently set keyboard shortcuts for executing frequently used functions.Tip: In the Keyboard shortcuts section of the general settings, you can select a profile for the keyboard shortcuts.
  • Depending on the configuration: Restart initial setup. Launches a wizard for defining some important basic settings. regional settings, personal data, theme settings, basic settings for email and calendarThe last page includes an instruction for setting up the groupware on a mobile device.
  • 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.
  • Settings icon . 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: Connect your Device. Launches a wizard for setting up local apps with which you can access your groupware data.The last page includes an instruction for setting up the groupware on a mobile device.
  • Depending on the browser: Install the groupware like an app. Shows an instruction for installing the groupware like an app.
  • My account 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.
Related topics:
  •  App Launcher  The notification area 
  •  Adjusting the General Settings  The Email settings menu  The Calendar settings menu  The Address Book settings menu  The Tasks settings menu  The Drive settings menu 
  •  Installing the Groupware Like an App  Using a Wizard to Set Up Local Apps  Changing Personal Contact Data  Changing the Password