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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Core UI

The Core UI predates the Next Experience UI.

Watch the video above to learn about the elements of the Core UI.

Notable features include real-time form updates, user presence, a pinned application navigator with tabs for favorites and history, and activity streams.

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A list viewed in Core UI.
ComponentDescription
Banner frameRuns across the top of every page and contains a logo and the following information, controls, and tools.- User menu provides options to access your profile and preferences. Administrators can impersonate users and elevate their security role. - Connect sidebar icon \(
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Connect sidebar icon\): Lets you begin or continue conversations. This icon is available if Connect is enabled.
- Global text search icon \(
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Global text search icon\): Finds records from multiple tables.
- Help icon \(
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Help icon\): Opens the help panel with embedded help, where available. If there is no embedded help, it offers help search options.
- Gear icon \(
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Gear icon\): Opens the <a href="../r_UI16BannerFrame/">System settings for the Core UI</a>.
Application navigatorAlso called the left-navigation bar. Provides links to all applications and modules. See Core UI application navigator.
Content frameDisplays information such as lists, forms, dashboards, and wizards.
The EdgeThe Edge is removed in Core UI. The collapsed view of the Core UI application navigator is similar to the Edge.
  • Activate Core UI
    Core UI can be activated with the Core UI plugin (com.glide.ui.ui16) if you have the admin role.
  • Core UI application navigator
    The Core UI application navigator appears at the left of the interface and provides access to all available applications and modules, favorites, and recently viewed items.
  • System settings for the Core UI
    You can define system settings to customize the Core UI for yourself. The gear icon, located within the banner frame, displays the system settings window.

Parent Topic:Working in Core UI

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User interface configuration

Configure logo, colors, and system defaults for Core UI