> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/window/layout.md).

# Layout

The ***Layout*** section located in the ***Window*** tab includes several options for changing the display of Remote Desktop Manager. It is possible to enable/disable certain windows and tabs to customize your experience.

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Most tabbed windows can be moved and docked as you wish. This applies to the default styles (***Ribbon*** or ***Menu***). To learn more about this feature, see [Docking](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/customization/docking/). The table below lists each option available in this section and provides a brief description of each.

<table><thead><tr><th width="233">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Navigation</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>navigation pane</strong></em>. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F8</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/navigation-pane/"><em><strong>Navigation pane</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Dashboard</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Dashboard</strong></em>. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F6</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/content-area/dashboards/"><em><strong>Dashboard</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Thumbnails</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Thumbnails</strong></em> pane. This option displays all active sessions in the workspace. From this window, it is possible to start or stop all live views.</td></tr><tr><td>Top pane (ribbon/menubar)</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Top Pane</strong></em>. To make it reappear, simply right click on the Remote Desktop Manager title bar (the top bar), then select the <em><strong>Top pane (ribbon/menubar)</strong></em> from the menu. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F11</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/top-pane/">Top pane</a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Tab group bar</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Tab group bar</strong></em>. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/view/tabs/group-tab-bar/">Tab group bar</a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Status bar</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Status Bar</strong></em>. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F7</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/status-bar/">Status bar</a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Description</strong></em> pane. This option allows you to add a description to an entry.</td></tr><tr><td>Asset</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Asset</strong></em> pane. This option allows you to view <em><strong>Asset</strong></em>, <em><strong>Software</strong></em>, <em><strong>Hardware</strong></em>, <em><strong>Contact</strong></em>, and <em><strong>Purchase</strong></em> information as well as <em><strong>Notes</strong></em> related to the entry. It is not possible to edit information from this view.</td></tr><tr><td>Attachments</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Attachments</strong></em> pane. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/attachments/"><em><strong>Attachments</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Logs</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Logs</strong></em> pane. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/logs/"><em><strong>Logs</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Task</td><td>Enable/disable the <em><strong>Task</strong></em> pane. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/view/task-list/"><em><strong>Task</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table><thead><tr><th width="123">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Navigation</td><td>Enable/disable the navigation pane. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F8</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/navigation-pane/"><em><strong>Navigation pane</strong></em></a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Dashboard</td><td>Enable/disable the dashboard. The keyboard shortcut <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F6</kbd> can also be used to perform these actions. See <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/content-area/dashboards/?tab=macos">dashboard</a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>Thumbnails</td><td>Enable/disable the thumbnails pane. This option displays all active sessions in the workspace. From this window, it is possible to start or stop all live views.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Customize your Window layout in RDM](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/2592196-customize-your-window-layout-in-rdm)


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