> 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/user-interface.md).

# User interface

Explore the Remote Desktop Manager user interface, including the content area, navigation pane, status bar, top pane, and context menu.

Remote Desktop Manager is designed to centralise connections, credentials and other remote access tools to streamline workflows for IT professionals. The interface is divided into distinct areas, each offering unique functionality to improve productivity.

<table><thead><tr><th width="171">Section</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Content area</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/user-interface/content-area.md">content area</a> provides a unified view of critical data, featuring dashboards for managing Remote Desktop Manager and embedded sessions, with one active dashboard based on the selected <a href="/rdm/user-interface/navigation-pane.md">navigation pane</a> node.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Context menu</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/user-interface/context-menu.md">context menu</a> offers entry-specific actions based on the selected entry type. Right-click an entry to access it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>UI customization</strong></td><td>Remote Desktop Manager offers extensive UI customization to enhance efficiency.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Navigation pane</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/user-interface/navigation-pane.md">navigation pane</a> is one of the main components of the Remote Desktop Manager user interface. It lists all available entries in the current workspace and allows to switch to another workspace or vault.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status bar</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/user-interface/status-bar.md">status bar</a> rests at the bottom of the application. It is composed of multiple parts</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top pane</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/user-interface/top-pane.md">Top pane</a> contains the <a href="/rdm/user-interface/top-pane/quick-access-toolbar.md">quick access toolbar</a> and the ribbon/menu.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tray icon</strong></td><td>Remote Desktop Manager allows the user to control the application from the Windows system tray. You can also <a href="/rdm/user-interface/tray-icon.md#tray-icon-preferences">customize its content</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ribbon / Menu bar</strong></td><td>The <a href="/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar.md">Ribbon/Menu Bar</a> in Remote Desktop Manager provides quick access to essential tools and features, such as creating entries, managing sessions, and accessing reports.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Customizing the Remote Desktop Manager Free interface](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3266614)
* [Devolutions Academy - Navigating the User Interface](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/1916054/activity/2667056)
* [Devolutions Academy – Remote Desktop Manager Free essentials: navigation, dashboard, and flexibility](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3266603)


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