<p>The sidebar menu (referred to as <strong>navigation menu</strong> on mobile devices) is where you can do all your navigation in Todoist. This is where you can access your views (such as the Inbox, your Today view, and your filters and labels), all your <a href="https://get.todoist.help/hc/en-us/articles/360000358065" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Favorites</a>, and your projects.</p>
<div class="box-tip">If you’re using the macOS, Windows 10/11, or web app, you can collapse/expand the sidebar menu by clicking the <strong>three horizontal lines icon</strong> in the upper-left corner of Todoist.</div>
<h2>Customize your sidebar menu</h2>
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<li>Click <strong>your avatar</strong> in the top-right corner of your Todoist.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Settings</strong>.</li>
<li>Open the <strong>Sidebar</strong> tab.</li>
<li>Customize your sidebar:
<ul>
<li>Select what you want to see in your sidebar under <em>Show in sidebar</em>.</li>
<li>Select whether you want to see task counts or not under <em>Show task count</em>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Once you’re done customizing your sidebar, click <strong>Update</strong>.</li>
</ol>
</div>
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<li>Drag the bottom app bar up your screen. This will open the menu.</li>
<li>Tap the <strong>settings icon</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Navigation menu</strong>.</li>
<li>Customize your sidebar:
<ul>
<li>Select what you want to see in your sidebar under <em>Menu items</em>.</li>
<li>Select whether you want to see task counts or not under <em>Show task count</em>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Once you’re done customizing your sidebar, tap the <strong>arrow icon</strong>.</li>
</ol>
</div>
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<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>gear icon</strong> in the top-right corner.</li>
<li>Tap <strong>Navigation Menu</strong>.</li>
<li>Customize your sidebar:<br>
<ul>
<li>Select whether you want to see task counts or not under <em>Show task count</em>.</li>
<li>Select what you want to see in your sidebar under <em>Menu items</em>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
<h2>FAQ</h2>
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<h4>How can I access views that aren’t in my sidebar?</h4>
<p>Easy! Here’s how:</p>
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<div data-platform="web mac windows-10">
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<li>Use the keyboard shortcut <strong>Cmd</strong> + <strong>K</strong> (on macOS) or <strong>Ctrl</strong> + <strong>K</strong> (on Windows 10/11).</li>
<li>A menu will appear.</li>
<li>Select the view you wish to open.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="ios">
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>magnifying glass icon</strong> at the top of your screen.</li>
<li>Search for the view you need.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="android">
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>magnifying glass icon</strong> at the bottom of your screen.</li>
<li>Search for the view you need.</li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
</div>

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