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--- hortus:navigation:utilities [2026/04/01 12:22] – created savino.frisardi
+++ hortus:navigation:utilities [2026/04/07 15:52] (current) – savino.frisardi
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 ===== Utility controls in practice =====
-Utility controls support continuous workflows.
+^ Control ^ How to use it ^ Typical workflow ^
+| **Chat** | Open the chat launcher to continue a direct conversation without leaving the platform shell. | Clarify something quickly with a colleague or platform contact. |
-==== Notifications ====
+| **My Favourites** | Use the star entry point to open saved projects, resources, experts, tools, or searches depending on your area. | Build a personal shortlist you can revisit later. |
+| **Notifications** | Open the bell panel and review the most recent alerts; use mark-as-read actions where available. | Return to pending actions such as comments, moderation states, or membership changes. |
-  * alerts about:
+| **User menu** | Open your avatar menu to access My Workspace, Public Profile, account settings, and logout. | Move from public discovery to personal or contributor-level actions. |
-    * comments
+| **Language switcher** | Change interface language from the header when available. | Reduce friction while reading policy, form, or support text. |
-    * approvals
+| **Theme toggle** | Switch between light and dark modes from the header icon. | Adapt the interface for reading comfort or prolonged work sessions. |
-    * updates
-  * help you resume activity quickly
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-==== Messaging ====
+====  Practical navigation habits  ====
-  * direct communication between users
+    * Read list pages from left to right: filters, results, then actions.
-  * used for collaboration and follow-up
+    * Read detail pages from centre to right: main content, tabs, then contextual actions.
+    * When you do not know where a tool is, check the top navigation first, then the right-side action panel, then My Workspace.
+    * When a page feels read-only, verify whether the missing action depends on your role rather than on the page itself
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-==== Favourites ====
-  * save items for quick access
-  * build personal collections
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-==== Follow ====
-  * subscribe to updates
-  * receive notifications when something changes
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-==== User menu ====
-Access to:
-  * My Workspace
-  * Public Profile
-  * account settings
-  * support or issue reporting
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-===== Practical navigation habits =====
-To work efficiently in HORTUS:
-  * Use **Global Search first**, then refine
-  * Learn the **tab structure** (applies everywhere)
-  * Always check the **action rail**
-  * Use **filters instead of scrolling**
-  * Save important items using favourites
-  * Follow items you want to monitor
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-===== Summary =====
-HORTUS navigation is based on:
-  * consistent interface patterns
-  * cross-module search
-  * role-based actions
-Once familiar, users can:
-  * move quickly between modules
-  * reduce search time
-  * manage workflows more efficiently
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