Dashboard Navigation Bar

A Sidebar Built Around Your Workflow

The Alex dashboard sidebar is designed to maximize your screen space and create a cohesive navigation experience.

More Screen Real Estate

The sidebar collapses fully out of view — giving you a clean, distraction-free dashboard whenever you prefer it. Toggle it open in the top left corner.

Instant Access

Hover near the left edge to preview the sidebar without fully opening it. Move your mouse away to hide it again, or pin to keep it in place.

Company Switcher in the Header

Switching between companies is now handled in the top header, freeing up vertical space for more navigation and future sidebar panels.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Toggle the sidebar open and closed without reaching for your mouse — keeping your hands on the work that matters.

How It Works

1. Toggle the Sidebar

   Click the top lefthand toggle or use the keyboard shortcut (⌘ + . or Ctrl + .) to open and close the sidebar. When closed, it collapses completely to give you a full-width view of the dashboard.

2. Peek Without Opening

   When the sidebar is closed, hover near the left edge of the screen. The sidebar will appear so you can quickly access navigation without fully expanding it. 

3. Pin or Dismiss

   While peeking, click the pin icon to lock the sidebar open in card view. Move your mouse away to dismiss it and return to your full-width layout.

4. Switch Companies from the Header

   For customers with multiple companies, the company switcher has moved to the top header bar. Click it anytime to switch between organizations without navigating away from your current page.

Have feedback or ideas about this feature? Reach out to our team at [e-mail].