> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alex.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="More Screen Real Estate" icon="expand">
    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.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instant Access" icon="sidebar">
    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.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Company Switcher in the Header" icon="building">
    Switching between companies is now handled in the top header, freeing up vertical space for more navigation and future sidebar panels.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard">
    Toggle the sidebar open and closed without reaching for your mouse — keeping your hands on the work that matters.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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. 
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Have feedback or ideas about this feature? Reach out to our team at [support@alex.com](mailto:support@alex.com?subject=Support%20Request\&cc=updates@alex.com).
</Note>