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Navigation Drawer

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[[File:Navigation drawer.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Navigation drawer]]

==How to open navigation drawer==
{{How to open navigation drawer}}

==Contents of navigation drawer==

===Avatar===
[[File:Navigation drawer avatar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Avatar in navigation drawer]]
Avatar of the currently active account appears here. Tap on it to open your [[profile]].

===Display name and username area===
[[File:Navigation drawer display name username area.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Display name and username area in navigation drawer]]
Tap on this area to toggle the accounts list, which allows you to manage [[Multiple Accounts|multiple accounts]] in Fedilab.

===instances.social button===
[[File:Navigation drawer instance social button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|instances.social button in navigation drawer]]
Pressing this button will open a dialog box, which should display information about your Fediverse instance using [https://instances.social instances.social].

==="My account" category===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my account.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|My account category in navigation drawer]]

====Drafts====
Mange posts or replies which are saved as drafts inside the app.

====Interactions====
[[File:Interactions page.jpg|thumb|371x371px|Interactions page]]
This will open a page that allows you to access these places.

* Bookmarks
* Muted users
* Home muted users
* Blocked users
* Favourites
* Blocked domains

==== Filters ====
Manage filters of your Fediverse account.

==== Lists ====
Manage your [[lists]].

==== Followed tags ====
Manage hash tags you have followed with your Mastodon account.

=== "My instance" category ===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my instance.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|My instance category in navigation drawer]]

==== Announcements ====
Announcements from your instance’s admin.

==== Trending ====
Trending hashtags provided by your instance

==== Suggestions ====
Accounts recommended for you by your instance

==== About the instance ====
[[File:About instance.jpg|thumb|248x248px|Instance information dialog. We have used mstdn.social for this example]]
This opens a dialog box that shows information about your instance, which you can find also on its ‘about’ page. The ‘mail’ button in this dialog allows you to send an email to your instance’s admin using your email app.

=== "My app" category ===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my app.jpg|none|thumb|218x218px|My app category in navigation drawer]]

Navigation Drawer

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0xd9a: Created page with "Navigation drawer ==How to open navigation drawer== {{How to open navigation drawer}} ==Contents of navigation drawer== ===Avatar=== Avatar in navigation drawer Avatar of the currently active account appears here. Tap on it to open your profile. ===Display name and username area=== File:Navigation drawer display name username area.jpg|none|thumb|200x20..."

[[File:Navigation drawer.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Navigation drawer]]

==How to open navigation drawer==
{{How to open navigation drawer}}

==Contents of navigation drawer==

===Avatar===
[[File:Navigation drawer avatar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Avatar in navigation drawer]]
Avatar of the currently active account appears here. Tap on it to open your [[profile]].

===Display name and username area===
[[File:Navigation drawer display name username area.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Display name and username area in navigation drawer]]
Pressing on this area will toggle the accounts list, which allows you to manage [[Multiple Accounts|multiple accounts]] in Fedilab.

===instances.social button===
[[File:Navigation drawer instance social button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|instances.social button in navigation drawer]]
Pressing this button will open a dialog box, which should display information about your Fediverse instance using [https://instances.social instances.social].

==="My account" category===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my account.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|My account category in navigation drawer]]

====Drafts====
If you have saved any posts or replies as drafts, go here to manage those.

====Interactions====
[[File:Interactions page.jpg|thumb|371x371px|Interactions page]]
This will open a page that allows you to access these places.

* Bookmarks
* Muted users
* Home muted users
* Blocked users
* Favourites
* Blocked domains

==== Filters ====
A page to manage filters of your Fediverse account.

==== Lists ====
A page to manage your [[lists]].

==== Followed tags ====
If you have followed any hash tags with your Mastodon account, those can be managed in this page.

=== "My instance" category ===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my instance.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|My instance category in navigation drawer]]

==== Announcements ====
Announcements from your instance’s admin will appear in this page.

==== Trending ====
Here you can find trending hashtags provided by your instance

==== Suggestions ====
Accounts recommended for you by your instance will be displayed in this page

==== About the instance ====
[[File:About instance.jpg|thumb|248x248px|Instance information dialog. We have used mstdn.social for this example]]
This opens a dialog box that shows information about your instance, which you can find also on its ‘about’ page. The ‘mail’ button in this dialog allows you to send an email to your instance’s admin using your email app.

=== "My app" category ===
[[File:Navigation drawer category my app.jpg|none|thumb|218x218px|My app category in navigation drawer]]

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Interactions page

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User Interface

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This is the default home page of Fedilab.
[[File:Default home.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Default home screen]]

== Parts of the interface ==

=== Action Bar ===
[[File:Action bar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Action bar]]

===== Account Avatar =====
On one side of the action bar you should see your account’s avatar. If you have multiple accounts, avatar of the currently active account will appear here.
[[File:Action bar avatar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Account avatar]]

===== Search Icon =====
On the other side of the action bar, there is the search icon. Tap on it to open the search page.
[[File:Action bar search.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Search icon]]

===== Lists =====
If you have any ’lists’ in your account, you will see those lists as tabs in between your avatar and the search icon. These tabs can be customized in [[Manage Timelines]] page.
[[File:Action bar list tabs.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|List tabs]]

=== Navigation Bar ===
At the bottom of the screen you have the navigation bar.
[[File:Navigation bar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Navigation bar]]
By default, the items in the navigation bar are as below. These too are customizable. See [[Manage Timelines]].
[[File:Navigation bar default items.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Default items of navigation bar]]

# Home timeline
# Local timeline
# Federated timeline
# Notifications
# Conversations

=== Compose Button ===
Compose button is located just above the navigation bar. Press this button to open the [[Compose]] page, where you can start composing a new post or new thread.
[[File:Compose button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Compose button]]

=== Navigation Drawer ===
[[Navigation Drawer|Navigation drawer]] provides access to lot of functions of Fedilab.
[[File:Navigation drawer.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Navigation drawer]]
{{How to open navigation drawer}}

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There are two ways to open the navigation drawer. You can use whichever you like.
* Tap on the account avatar
* Swipe in from the left side of the screen

Compose

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If you’re posting a new post or replying to a post, you will have to use the compose page.
[[File:Compose.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Compose page]]

==How to open the compose page==
You can do one of the following to open this page.

*Press [[User Interface#Compose Button|compose button]] on home page
*Press reply button of a post (Only if you're replying to a post)

==How to compose a simple post==

===Add text===
Type the content of your post in this area.[[File:Compose content area.jpg|Content area|none|thumb|200x200px]]

===Set visibility===
[[File:Compose visibility button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visbility button]]This button’s icon indicates the visibility your post. If you want to change it, press it and you’ll get a panel as below.[[File:Compose visibility panel.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visibility panel]]Tap on the visibility you want for your post. If you don’t want to change it, press the ‘x’ icon at the bottom.

===Publish===
[[File:Compose publish button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Publish button]]When you’re ready, press this button to publish it.

<big>'''Done!'''</big>

Compose

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If you’re posting a new post or replying to a post, you will have to use the compose page.
[[File:Compose.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Compose page]]

==How to open the compose page==
You can do one of the following to open this page.

*Press [[User Interface#Compose Button|compose button]] on home page
*Press reply button of a post

==How to compose a simple post==

===Add text===
Type the content of your post in this area.[[File:Compose content area.jpg|Content area|none|thumb|200x200px]]

===Set visibility===
[[File:Compose visibility button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visbility button]]This button’s icon indicates the visibility your post. If you want to change it, press it and you’ll get a panel as below.[[File:Compose visibility panel.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visibility panel]]Tap on the visibility you want for your post. If you don’t want to change it, press the ‘x’ icon at the bottom.

===Publish===
[[File:Compose publish button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Publish button]]When you’re ready, press this button to publish it.

<big>'''Done!'''</big>

Compose

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0xd9a: Created page with "If you’re posting a new post or replying to a post, you will have to use the compose page. Compose page ==How to open the compose page== You can do one of the following to open this page. *Press compose button on home page *Press reply button of a post ==How to compose a simple post== #Add textContent areaType the content of your post i..."

If you’re posting a new post or replying to a post, you will have to use the compose page.
[[File:Compose.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Compose page]]

==How to open the compose page==
You can do one of the following to open this page.

*Press [[User Interface#Compose Button|compose button]] on home page
*Press reply button of a post

==How to compose a simple post==

#Add text[[File:Compose content area.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Content area]]Type the content of your post in this area.
#Set visibility[[File:Compose visibility button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visbility button]]This button’s icon indicates the visibility your post. If you want to change it, press it and you’ll get a panel as below.[[File:Compose visibility panel.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Visibility panel]]
#*Tap on the visibility you want for your post.
#*If you don’t want to change it, press the ‘x’ icon at the bottom.
#Publish[[File:Compose publish button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Publish button]]When you’re ready, press this button to publish it. Done!

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Compose publish button

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Compose visibility panel

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Compose visibility button

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Compose content area

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Compose

User Interface

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User Interface

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0xd9a: Created page with "This is the default home page of Fedilab. Default home screen == Parts of the interface == === Action Bar === Action bar ===== Account Avatar ===== On one side of the action bar you should see your account’s avatar. If you have multiple accounts, avatar of the currently active account will appear here. Account avatar =====..."

This is the default home page of Fedilab.
[[File:Default home.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Default home screen]]

== Parts of the interface ==

=== Action Bar ===
[[File:Action bar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Action bar]]

===== Account Avatar =====
On one side of the action bar you should see your account’s avatar. If you have multiple accounts, avatar of the currently active account will appear here.
[[File:Action bar avatar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Account avatar]]

===== Search Icon =====
On the other side of the action bar, there is the search icon. Tap on it to open the search page.
[[File:Action bar search.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Search icon]]

===== Lists =====
If you have any ’lists’ in your account, you will see those lists as tabs in between your avatar and the search icon. These tabs can be customized in [[Manage Timelines]] page.
[[File:Action bar list tabs.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|List tabs]]

==== Navigation Bar ====
At the bottom of the screen you have the navigation bar.
[[File:Navigation bar.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Navigation bar]]
By default, the items in the navigation bar are as below. These too are customizable. See [[Manage Timelines]].
[[File:Navigation bar default items.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Default items of navigation bar]]

# Home timeline
# Local timeline
# Federated timeline
# Notifications
# Conversations

==== Compose Button ====
Compose button is located just above the navigation bar. Press this button to open the [[Compose]] page, where you can start composing a new post or new thread.
[[File:Compose button.jpg|none|thumb|200x200px|Compose button]]

==== Navigation Drawer ====
[[Navigation Drawer|Navigation drawer]] provides access to lot of functions of Fedilab.
[[File:Navigation drawer.jpg|none|thumb|371x371px|Navigation drawer]]
There are two ways to open the navigation drawer. You can use whichever you like.

* Tap on the account avatar

* Swipe in from the left side of the screen

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Navigation drawer

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Compose button

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Navigation bar default items

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Navigation bar

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Action bar list tabs

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Action bar search

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Action bar avatar

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Action bar

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Default home

Login

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0xd9a: Created page with "#Type the address of your Fediverse instance in the text boxThe page where you enter the address of your instance #While you’re typing the address, Fedilab will show you a list of known instance. If you see your instance in the list, press on it and Fedilab will fill the text box with that address.File:Login suggestions.jpg|border|center|thumb|371x371px|List of addresses of Fediverse servers are displayed based on..."

#Type the address of your Fediverse instance in the text box[[File:Login page.jpg|center|thumb|border|371x371px|The page where you enter the address of your instance]]
#While you’re typing the address, Fedilab will show you a list of known instance. If you see your instance in the list, press on it and Fedilab will fill the text box with that address.[[File:Login suggestions.jpg|border|center|thumb|371x371px|List of addresses of Fediverse servers are displayed based on what you are typing]]
#Once you’re done, press ‘Continue’. <small>''Then Fedilab will open login page of your instance in your web browser.''</small>
#Enter your credentials and sign into your account.[[File:Login Mastodon web.jpg|center|thumb|371x371px|Login page of the Mastodon instance we are using for this guide]]
#Then your instance should ask if you want to authorize Fedilab to access your account. If you want to use Fedilab, press ‘AUTHORIZE’. ''<small>This step can be different, depending on your instance.</small>''[[File:Login Mastodon authorization.jpg|center|thumb|371x371px|Authorization page of a Mastodon instance]]If you authorize the app, you will be taken back to Fedilab. Give Fedilab a little bit of time to talk with your instance. Once it’s done, you’ve successfully logged in to your Fediverse account using Fedilab :)

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