---
title: "Find your way around"
space: "Raven"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/raven/introduction/find-your-way-around"
updated: "2026-10-19"
---
On a computer, Raven has three parts: the left rail, the channel sidebar and the main area.
## The left rail
The narrow column on the far left. Point to a button to see its name. A red number on a button counts what you have not read.
| Button | What it does |
| :--- | :--- |
| Search | Opens a menu to find people and channels, go to a page or a setting, or search messages. The shortcut is **Ctrl + K**, or **⌘ + K** on a Mac. |
| Notifications | Opens your [in-app notifications](wiki:f999c29a32f9): mentions of you and reactions to your messages. |
| Direct Messages | Opens your direct messages. |
| Threads | Opens the threads you take part in. |
| Workspace logos | One for each workspace you are in. Click one to open it. Drag them to change their order. |
| Manage Workspaces | Opens **Settings > Workspaces**. It shows only when there are workspaces you are not in. |
| Scheduled Messages | Lists the messages you have scheduled. It shows only when you have one. |
| Later | Opens your saved messages and reminders. |
| Your photo | Opens a menu to set your status, open **Settings** or log out. |
## The channel sidebar
The channel sidebar lists the channels of the workspace you have open.
- Click the workspace name at the top to switch to another workspace.
- Click **⋮** next to the workspace name to create a channel, manage channels, or customize the sidebar.
- **Favorites** are at the top. Below them are your sidebar groups, then the rest of your channels.
A channel name in bold has new messages. See [Organize your sidebar](wiki:ada77c4c6037).
## The main area
The main area shows what you opened: a channel, a direct message, or a page such as Notifications. Click a channel name at the top for the channel's files, links, threads, settings and members.
Threads and other details open in a panel on the right, next to the conversation.
## Settings
Settings opens in a window over Raven. Click your photo at the bottom of the left rail, then click **Settings**. The shortcut is **Ctrl + /**, or **⌘ + /** on a Mac.
Settings is on the computer only.
## On the mobile app
The mobile app has five tabs at the bottom of the screen.
| Tab | What it shows |
| :--- | :--- |
| Home | The channels of your workspace. |
| DMs | Your direct messages. |
| Threads | The threads you take part in. |
| Notifications | Mentions of you and reactions to your messages. |
| Profile | Your profile and status, appearance, preferences, **Later**, scheduled messages, and **Log out**. |
A red dot on **Home** means a channel has new messages. If you are in more than one workspace, tap **Home** again on the channel list to switch workspaces. See [Find your way around the app](wiki:6dfe8db94425).
