Navigating Your Dashboard
The dashboard is your home base in Quixli — the first screen you see after logging in and the place you return to when navigating between pages, collections, and settings. It's designed to surface your most relevant content, provide fast access to common actions, and help you stay organized as your content library grows.
This guide explains every section of the dashboard, teaches you how to search and filter effectively, and covers customization options that adapt the dashboard to your workflow.
Dashboard Layout
The dashboard is divided into three main areas: the top navigation bar, the sidebar, and the main content area. Each serves a distinct purpose.
Top Navigation Bar
The navigation bar is fixed at the top of every screen in Quixli and contains your most-used controls:
- Logo: Click the Quixli logo to return to the dashboard from anywhere in the application
- Search: A global search field (also accessible with
Cmd/Ctrl + K) that searches across all pages, collections, and templates by title, content, and tags
- New Page: A prominent button for creating a new page. Click it or use
Cmd/Ctrl + N
- Notifications: A bell icon showing unread notifications — shares, comments, mentions, and system alerts. Click to open the notification panel
- Profile menu: Your avatar in the top-right corner. Click it to access Settings, Help, Billing, and Sign Out
Sidebar
The collapsible sidebar on the left provides structured navigation through your workspace:
Section | What It Shows | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
Home | Dashboard with recent pages and activity | Cmd/Ctrl + H |
Recent | Pages you've viewed or edited recently | — |
Collections | All your Quix Collections | — |
Shared | Content others have shared with you | — |
Templates | Template library (built-in and custom) | — |
Trash | Deleted pages (recoverable for 30 days) | — |
Settings | Account, workspace, and billing settings | Cmd/Ctrl + , |
You can collapse the sidebar to gain more screen space by clicking the collapse button or pressing Cmd/Ctrl + \. In collapsed mode, hovering over the sidebar reveals it temporarily.
Main Content Area
The central area displays content based on your current navigation selection. On the dashboard home, it shows:
- Recent Pages: A grid (or list) of pages you've recently opened, sorted by last accessed. Hover to see a preview; click the ⋮ menu for quick actions
- Collections: Your Quix Collections sorted by last modified, with page counts and the first few page titles visible
- Shared with You: Pages and collections others have shared with you, with a blue "New" badge on items you haven't opened yet
Search and Discovery
As your content library grows, search becomes the fastest way to find what you need. Quixli's search is designed to be fast, forgiving, and contextually smart.
Global Search
Press Cmd/Ctrl + K from anywhere in Quixli to open the command palette / search dialog. Start typing and results appear instantly. The search indexes:
- Page titles and content text
- Collection names and descriptions
- Template names
- Tags assigned to pages
Results are ranked by relevance, with recently accessed items weighted higher. Quixli uses fuzzy matching, so minor typos won't prevent you from finding what you need — searching "docmentation" will still find "documentation."
Filters
Click the filter icon next to the search bar (or within search results) to narrow results by:
- Type: Pages, collections, or templates
- Date: Created or modified within a specific range
- Tags: Pages with specific tags
- Collection: Pages belonging to a specific collection
- Shared status: Private, shared, or public pages
- Author: Created by a specific team member (in team workspaces)
Saved Searches
If you frequently search for the same thing — for example, "all API documentation pages modified this month" — save the search. Click "Save Search" after applying filters, give it a name, and it appears in your sidebar for one-click access. Saved searches are dynamic: they always show current results matching the saved criteria.
Quick Actions and Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with these commonly used shortcuts from the dashboard:
Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
New page | Cmd/Ctrl + N | Create a blank page instantly |
Search | Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open global search / command palette |
Go home | Cmd/Ctrl + H | Return to dashboard from anywhere |
Toggle sidebar | Cmd/Ctrl + \ | Show or hide the sidebar |
Settings | Cmd/Ctrl + , | Open account and workspace settings |
New collection | Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N | Create a new Quix Collection |
New from template | Cmd/Ctrl + T | Create a page from a template |
Customizing the Dashboard
The dashboard adapts to your preferences. Access display settings from the top-right corner of the main content area:
- View mode: Switch between grid view (visual thumbnails), list view (compact rows), or card view (medium-sized cards with excerpts)
- Sort order: Sort pages by last accessed, last modified, title (A-Z), or date created
- Pinned items: Pin important pages or collections to the top of the dashboard so they're always visible regardless of sort order
- Sections: Show or hide specific dashboard sections (Recent, Collections, Shared) depending on what's relevant to your workflow
- Density: Choose between comfortable (more whitespace), default, or compact (more content visible per screen) display density
Organization Tip: If you work on multiple projects, create a collection for each active project and pin them to the top of your dashboard. Archive completed projects to keep the dashboard focused on current work.
Team Workspaces
If you're part of a team workspace (Pro or Team plan), your dashboard includes additional sections:
- Team Activity: A feed showing what your team members are working on — recently edited pages, new collections, and shared content. This helps you stay aware of team activity without asking "what are you working on?" in chat
- Team Collections: Collections shared with the entire workspace, visible to all members. These are typically used for company wikis, shared knowledge bases, and team documentation
- Member Directory: A searchable list of workspace members with roles and online status. Click a member to see their shared content or start a collaboration
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my dashboard's default landing section?
Currently, the dashboard always opens to the Home view showing your recent pages. You can pin specific pages or collections to ensure the most important content is always visible at the top.
How do I recover a deleted page from the dashboard?
Click "Trash" in the sidebar to see all deleted pages. Each page shows when it was deleted and how many days remain before permanent deletion. Click "Restore" to move it back to your workspace.
Can I hide the sidebar permanently?
Yes. Press Cmd/Ctrl + \ to collapse the sidebar. It stays collapsed across page navigations until you expand it again. In collapsed mode, hovering over the left edge reveals it temporarily without changing your preference.