How does the left sidebar work and how to customize it?

The left sidebar is a vertical menu displayed on all pages of Worksection that provides quick access to the main features of the system.

Left sidebar structure

The left sidebar is conventionally divided into three main sections:

Top section (below the company logo)

Contains 6 main buttons:

Required buttons (cannot be disabled):

Optional button:

Middle section (functional buttons)

After the purple plus button (quick create) there are buttons for quick navigation:

1. Projects — list of all projects
2. Task list — all tasks in the account
3. Task board — view tasks as a kanban board
4. Team board — tasks grouped by assignees
5. Deadline board — tasks grouped by deadlines
6. Reports — detailed account reports
7. Gantt chart — Gantt chart view

Additional buttons (via "three dots") If not all buttons fit, click ". . ." below the section to see:

8. Team Gantt — Gantt chart grouped by people
9. Calendar — calendar view

Bottom section

1. Costs — information about running timers and logged expenses (Pro plans only)
2. Your avatar — personal menu
3. Tray — tray activation button

Sidebar settings

How to customize the sidebar:

1. Click the "three dots" button (⋯)
2. Select "Customize sidebar"

3. In the opened profile window you will be taken to the "Sidebar" tab
4. Enable or disable the desired elements

Personal menu (avatar)

Clicking on your avatar1 at the bottom of the sidebar opens a menu2 with additional options:

Personal menu features:

1. Member status — choose from a set of options (will be visible to colleagues in the "People" widget and in the "Member card")
2. Notifications — notification settings
3. Day plan — edit your day plan
4. Schedule — view and edit your work schedule
5. Notepad — personal notes
6. Profile — edit personal information
7. Administration — system settings (if you have the rights)
8. Switch account — quickly switch to another account if you are registered in multiple accounts
9. Interface language — change the system language
10. Change theme — light/dark theme
11. Get App — links to mobile apps
12. Help — links to guides, videos, support
13. Affiliate program — register in the affiliate program
14. Logout — sign out of the account

Useful tips

• Tooltips: Hovering over buttons displays tooltips with names
• Responsiveness: The number of visible buttons depends on screen size
• Quick access: The purple plus button allows you to quickly create tasks, projects, and invite people
• Personalization: Customize the sidebar to your needs for maximum convenience

The left sidebar is your main navigation tool in Worksection, providing quick access to all key system features.​