hortus:navigation:utilities
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Utility controls in practice
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Language switcher | Change interface language from the header when available. | Reduce friction while reading policy, form, or support text. |
| Theme toggle | Switch between light and dark modes from the header icon. | Adapt the interface for reading comfort or prolonged work sessions. |
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Messaging
- direct communication between users
- used for collaboration and follow-up
Favourites
- save items for quick access
- build personal collections
Follow
- subscribe to updates
- receive notifications when something changes
User menu
Access to:
- My Workspace
- Public Profile
- account settings
- support or issue reporting
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
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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