Navigating the Zimbra Web Client
When you sign in you see a screen view similar to the one shown below. This view is the Mail view. The view changes when you use another application, such as Contacts or Calendar.
Option |
Description |
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Window header |
The Window header displays: • Search box • User Name under which you are logged in. From the drop-down menu of your user name you can access product help, new features, about, change password, and sign out features. |
Application tabs |
The applications that you can access are listed in the tabs on this row, such as Mail or Calendar applications. |
Overview pane |
The Overview pane displays: • Folders – including system folders (Inbox, Sent, Draft, • Junk (and Trash) as well as customer folders you created • Searches – search queries that you created and saved for future use • Tags – any tags you have created. Click on a tag to quickly see all messages that are tagged with that tag. • Zimlets – links that may have been created to integrate with third-party applications from within your mailbox. • When you are in the Calendar application, the Overview pane displays your calendar list and Zimlets. |
Mini-calendar |
The mini-calendar is optional. You can disable the mini-calendar using the Preferences>Calendar page. |
Toolbar |
The toolbar shows actions available for the application you are currently using. |
Content pane |
The Content pane area changes depending on what application is in use. In the Inbox view, it displays all messages or conversations in your Inbox. |
Reading pane |
Email messages are displayed in the Reading pane if you have this feature enabled. Enable this feature from the View drop-down menu on the mail toolbar. |
Search bar |
Search options are displayed in this area. You can also save searches from here. |
Get Help
Passing your mouse cursor over items, such as command buttons, conversations, or mail addresses in message headers, displays a small text box of descriptive information about the item.
Folder Information
If you hover the cursor over a folder, the number messages in the folder and the size of the folder display.
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