Personalize your workspace
Workspace personalization is the set of choices that changes how the application looks while you work. Choose the menu, font, preloader, theme, colour, and chatter options, then select an available action.
| If you need to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Identify the available appearance choices | Workspace options on screen |
| Choose appearance options and select an available action | Choose appearance options and select an action |
| Open personal settings or security actions | Use personal preferences and account security |
| Orient yourself in the application | Understanding the interface |
The workspace options include Menu Style, Font Type, Preloader Option, Theme Colors, Brand Color, Background Color, Sidebar Color, and Chatter Position.
Before you start
You need a signed-in session before opening workspace options. Some personal settings depend on your access and on what is already configured for your account.
| Before you start | What changes |
|---|---|
| System access | Add a language is available only to users with the required system access. |
| Existing API keys | The API-key list appears when your account has API keys. |
| Personal settings | Language is required on the personal form. |
| Security actions | Password and device actions open their own confirmation forms. |
Open the workspace options
The workspace options are the appearance controls on the /web page. Open that page before
choosing a menu style, font, preloader, colour, or chatter position.
Prerequisites
- You are signed in.
Steps
- Open
/web. - Locate the workspace options on the page.
- Continue to Workspace options on screen.
Result: The workspace options page is open.
Workspace options on screen
Each option controls one part of the workspace appearance. Use the visible label to find the choice you want to change.
| What you want to adjust | Select |
|---|---|
| The application menu presentation | Menu Style |
| The typeface used by the application | Font Type |
| The loading-screen presentation | Preloader Option |
| The overall theme colour set | Theme Colors |
| The brand colour | Brand Color |
| The page background colour | Background Color |
| The sidebar colour | Sidebar Color |
| The chatter location | Chatter Position |
Choose appearance options and select an action
Choose the appearance options you need before selecting an available action.
Prerequisites
- The workspace options page is open.
Steps
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Select Menu Style, Font Type, Preloader Option, Theme Colors, Brand Color, Background Color, Sidebar Color, or Chatter Position.
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Choose the value you want from that option.
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Select another control from the table and choose its value when you want to adjust another appearance choice.
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Choose one action:
If you want to… Select Apply the save action Save Use the reset action Reset To Default
Result: Save and Reset To Default are listed controls.
Save appearance options
Steps
- Select Save.
The save action reloads the application context after it completes.
Result: The application reloads its context.
Use personal preferences and account security
Personal preferences contain account details and communication settings. Account security contains password and device actions.
| If you want to… | Select |
|---|---|
| Work with personal settings | Preferences |
| Open password and device actions | Account Security |
Personal preferences
Prerequisites
- The parent settings surface is open.
Steps
- Select Preferences.
Result: The personal-preferences surface opens.
Account security
Prerequisites
- The parent settings surface is open.
Steps
- Select Account Security.
Result: The account-security actions open.
Change your password
Prerequisites
- The account-security actions are open.
Steps
- Select Change password.
The password form is titled Change Password.
Result: The Change Password form is open.
Manage signed-in devices
Prerequisites
- The account-security actions are open.
Steps
- Select Log out from all devices.
The device form is titled Log out from all devices. It says You are about to log out from all devices that currently have access to your account. and Type in your password to confirm :. The password confirmation form says Please enter your password to confirm you own this account and provides Forgot password?.
Result: The Log out from all devices form is open.
If Preferences does not open
If Preferences does not open, stop at the page you reached and do not continue with the personal-preferences steps.
| What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
| Preferences does not open | Stop and remain on the page you reached. |
| The workspace controls are visible | Use Menu Style, Font Type, Preloader Option, Theme Colors, Brand Color, Background Color, Sidebar Color, or Chatter Position. |
| The password dialog is open | Use Change Password. |
| The device dialog is open | Use Log out from all devices. |
What to do next
After you select Save, the application reloads its context. For a broader orientation, read Understanding the interface.
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