June 18th, 2008
Notes 8.5 Sidebar Real Estate Foreclosure
Location. Location. Location.
With the introduction of the sidebar in Notes 8.0, a lot of great new features were put conveniently at our finger tips. From the sidebar you can easily see your calendar, start a chat, add a Google gadget (ex: for converting currency), add a view from a Lotus Notes database, or even have coloured fish chase your mouse pointer around the screen! (who says you can't have some fun at work!)
However, when you start adding multiple sidebar panels, you can run out of useable screen space quickly, especially on smaller (or lower resolution) monitors.
There are some things you can do, such as hide the panel, or float them in their own windows.
But starting with Lotus Notes 8.5*, there will be a better way. You can now minimize a panel...
... down to an icon that shows at the bottom of the sidebar.
I really like this!
* Any and all features can change between now and shipped - signed IBM's lawyers!!!
