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How to customize the side toolbar (IFP105S)

You can access always-available tools in the side toolbar. The icons to open this toolbar are always accessible no matter which app you have open or which input source you're in.

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How to access side toolbar tools

Side toolbar icons highlighted at the left, right, and bottom edges of the ViewBoard home screen, with open toolbar highlighted at the center of the screen.

To access a given tool,

  1. Press the toolbar icon .
  2. Press your desired tool to open it.
  3. (Optional) Press the more icon  to view more tools.

Tool

Description

Back Return to the previous screen.
Home Return to the ViewBoard home screen.
Backstage Display all open applications.
Apps View all installed applications.
Marker Navigation Disable marker functions and navigate to different apps and functions on your ViewBoard.
Note: When selecting this option, annotations will be erased; however, you'll have the option to save a screenshot before continuing.
Pen Annotate over your current screen with various color options available.
Highlighter Emphasize content on the screen with various color options available.
Eraser Remove pen or highlighter marks.
Undo Undo a previous action.
Redo Redo a previously undone action.
Clear all Clears all marks on the screen.
Save Save the current screen image including any annotation marks.
Exit Close the drawing tool.
Other tools Marker Enable the marker tool and its toolbar to annotate on the screen and highlight key concepts.
Screenshot Take a screenshot of the current screen. The image will save in your Folders app.
Spotlight Enable a tool to focus on your desired part of the screen. Press the settings icon to adjust the spotlight size and level of transparency around the spotlight.
Stopwatch Run a countdown with an optional alarm setting. Have the option to view the timer in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini timer running at your desired location.
Timer Keep track of time duration during activities. Have the option to view the stopwatch in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini stopwatch running at your desired location.
Screen Lock Enable a lock that requires a password in order to continue using your ViewBoard.
Freeze Convert the currently displayed screen into a still image into which you can zoom in or out.
Input menu Access your current input source's settings. (Icon will change depending on current input source.)
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How to customize the side toolbar

The side toolbar can be customized with different tools and apps. To edit the available apps,

  1. Press All Apps .
  2. Press the edit button  in the apps tray.
  3. On a desired app, press the plus button  to add it to the side toolbar.
    • Alternatively, remove apps by pressing the minus button  on desired side toolbar apps.
  4. Once all your desired apps have been added, press the confirm button  in the apps tray.
Delete

APPS LIMIT: 4 apps max can be added to the side toolbar.

To edit tools,

  1. Press Other tools .
  2. Press the edit button  in the apps tray.
  3. On a desired app, press the plus button  to add it to the side toolbar.
    • Alternatively, remove apps by pressing the minus button  on desired side toolbar apps.
  4. Once all your desired apps have been added, press the confirm button  in the apps tray.
Delete

TOOLS LIMIT: 2 tools max can be added to the side toolbar.

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How to hide the toolbar buttons

By default, the side toolbar is available in all input sources. However, go to Settings > Preferences > Toolbar settings to hide the toolbar availability. Learn more.

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