Getting Started

Navigating the Dashboard

Understand the dashboard layout, sidebar navigation, and key interface elements.

Last updated: March 8, 2026

The Dashboard is your home base in OffiByte. It provides a quick overview of your practice and shortcuts to your most important information.

Dashboard Layout

The dashboard displays several key widgets:

Matter Overview

Four cards showing the count of matters by type:

  • Civil matters
  • Criminal matters
  • Family matters
  • Commercial matters

These counts update in real-time as matters are created or closed.

Reminders

Shows your pending reminders with their due dates. Click View All to see your complete reminders list.

Upcoming Events

Displays events scheduled in the next 7 days, including hearings, meetings, and deadlines. Events are color-coded by type for quick identification.

Announcements

Organization-wide announcements and notices from your administrators.

Sidebar Navigation

The left sidebar provides access to all features:

SectionFeatures
MainDashboard, Matters, Contacts, Events, Ledger
CRMImportant Dates, Leads, Referrals
ToolsBoard, Reminders, Pages, Templates, Matter Groups
SupportSupport Tickets
ReportsSaved Reports, Create New Report
ManagementUsers, Tenants, Roles, Matter Config, Workflows, Settings

The sidebar can be collapsed by clicking the collapse button at the bottom, giving you more screen space for content.

Header Bar

The top header contains:

  • Organization Selector (left) — Switch between organizations
  • Tenant/Office Selector — Switch between office branches
  • Search (magnifying glass icon) — Global search across all entities
  • Notifications (bell icon) — View recent notifications with unread badge
  • Language Switcher (globe icon) — Change UI language
  • Profile Menu (avatar) — My Account, Switch Organization, Logout

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Cmd+K / Ctrl+K — Open Universal Search
  • Click the sidebar items or use the navigation to move between features

Next Steps: Create your first matter or set up your team