Understanding the Navigation System
The left panel contains your primary navigation menu, organized using an accordion-style interface that keeps your workspace clean and organized. Each section can be expanded or collapsed to show only what you need.
Navigation Tip
The accordion design helps you focus on specific areas of your website management while keeping all sections easily accessible.
Main Navigation Sections
Your navigation is divided into four primary sections, each containing specific management tools:
Pages
The Pages section contains all your website's content pages. Here you can:
- View a list of all existing pages
- Create new pages for your website
- Edit existing page content and settings
- Manage page publication status
Plugins
The Plugins section shows installed extensions that add functionality to your website:
- View all active plugins
- Configure plugin settings
- Access plugin-specific features
Templates
The Templates section manages your website's visual design:
- Browse available design themes
- Switch between different visual styles
- Customize design elements
- Preview how changes affect your site's appearance
Accounts
The Accounts section handles user management and system settings:
- Manage user accounts (administrator access required)
- Configure system-wide settings
- Adjust security and operational preferences
Access Restrictions
Some sections may not be visible depending on your user level. Regular users typically see Pages, Plugins, and Templates, while administrators have access to all sections including Accounts.
Working with Accordion Sections
Each navigation section can be expanded or collapsed to help you focus on specific areas:
Click on any section header (Pages, Plugins, etc.) to expand or collapse it
Look for the small arrow icon that rotates when sections expand
Active sections show a colored background and rotated arrow
Collapsed sections hide their content items but remain accessible
You can have multiple sections open simultaneously, allowing you to quickly switch between different areas of your website management.
Selecting Items to Work With
Within each expanded section, you'll see a list of available items you can work with:
How Selection Works
Expand a section to see its available items
Click on any item to select it
The selected item highlights with a light background
The center panel updates to show the item's content or settings
The right panel displays relevant details and options
Visual Feedback
The interface provides clear visual cues about your current selection:
- Highlighted items: Selected items appear with a light gray background
- Loading indicators: A spinning icon appears while content loads
- Updated panels: Both center and right panels refresh to show relevant information
- Active indicators: Icons next to items may show their current status
Navigation Best Practices
Make the most of your navigation system with these helpful approaches:
Efficient Workflow
- Keep relevant sections open: Expand sections you use frequently
- Use the accordion strategically: Collapse sections you're not actively using
- Watch for status indicators: Icons next to items often show important status information
- Remember your place: The system remembers your last selection when you return
Productivity Tip
Learn the keyboard shortcut patterns - you can often press Enter to confirm selections or Escape to cancel actions in various parts of the interface.
Organization Strategy
Develop a systematic approach to navigation:
- Start with the Pages section for content work
- Move to Templates when adjusting site appearance
- Use Plugins for adding or configuring functionality
- Access Accounts for user management and system settings
Understanding Context
The navigation system is context-aware, meaning your selections influence what appears in other parts of the interface:
Connected Interface
- Content correlation: Selecting a page shows its content in the center panel
- Detail updates: The right panel always reflects your current selection
- Action availability: Available actions change based on what you've selected
- Status reflection: The interface shows the current state of selected items
This interconnected design means you can work efficiently without losing track of what you're editing or where you are in your workflow.
