An explanation of the areas shown in the Evolution window.
Andre Klapper
ak-47@gmx.net
Barbara M. Tobias
barbtobias09@gmail.com
Novell, Inc

# The Evolution main window

Evolution provides functionality for Email, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Memos. You can switch to another functionality by using the "Switcher" buttons in the lower left corner. Depending on the displayed functionality also the displayed elements in the window differ.

# Mail

The Evolution mail main window

Corresponding elements in the mail main window:

Menu bar
Tool bar
Folder list | Search bar
Message list | To Do bar
Preview pane
Switcher
Status bar

## Folder list

The folder list gives you a list of the available folders for each account. To see the contents of a folder, click the folder name and its contents are displayed in the message list.

For more information see Using Folders.

## Message List

The message list displays all the read and unread messages that you have in the chosen folder. To view an email in the preview pane, click the message in the message list.

## Switcher

The switcher at the bottom of the sidebar lets you switch between the Evolution tools: Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Memos and Tasks. The appearance of the Switcher, including whether the buttons should be shown at all, can be changed in the menu View Switcher Appearance.

You can disable the folder list and the switcher sidebar by toggling View Layout Show Sidebar or pressing F9.

## Preview Pane

The preview pane displays the message that is currently chosen in the message list.

You can disable the preview pane by toggling View Preview Show Message Preview.

## To Do bar

The to do bar displays calendar appointments and tasks with due dates within the next seven days.

You can disable the to do bar by toggling View Layout Show To Do Bar.

If you ever accidentally hide the menu bar, press Alt and re-enable it by toggling View Layout Show Menu Bar.

# Calendar

Elements in the calendar main window:

Menu bar
Tool bar
Calendar list | Search bar
Appointment list | Task list
Month pane | Memo list
Switcher
Status bar

## Appointment List

The appointment list displays all your scheduled appointments in the time frame selected.

## Month Pane

The month pane is a small view of a calendar month. To display additional months, drag the column border to the right. You can also select a range of days in the month pane to display a custom range of days in the appointment list.

## Task list and Memo list

Tasks and memos are just displayed for your convenience and are not associated to any appointments. Use the switcher to go to their main windows.

# Contacts

Elements in the contacts main window:

Menu bar
Tool bar
Address book list | Search bar
Contacts list
Switcher | Contact preview
Status bar

You can disable the contact preview by toggling View Preview Contact Preview.