3.1.1. The menu bar

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Depending on the configuration: Quick launch icons for launching frequently used apps.
App Launcher icon. Opens a menu with icons for launching an 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.
Refresh icon. Reloads objects from the server. Irrespective of this function, objects are refreshed in regular intervals.
Help icon. Opens a context related help page. Depending on the current app, the respective help page from the online help is displayed. You can also open the online help from the system menu.

Tip: Some windows also include the help icon. If clicking on it, the respective help for the window context is displayed.
Settings icon Your profile picture is used for the icon. If clicking on it, a menu with several functions opens:
- Settings. Opens a page that allows customizing settings.
- My contact data. Opens a window where you can adjust your personal contact data in the global address book.
- Help. Opens the online help.
- Sign out. Signs you out from the groupware.

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

Also see:

First Steps