7.2. Evolution Overview

The default window view is shown in Figure 7.1, “The Evolution Window with Mail”. The available menus, menu items, and the icons in the toolbar vary depending on the component open. Use the left frame to select the information to display in the right frame. Adjust the size of the frames by dragging the dividing bars.

Figure 7.1. The Evolution Window with Mail

The Evolution Window with Mail

7.2.1. Mail

In this view, the upper half of the window shows the contents of the current folder. The lower half is a preview pane used to display the selected mail message. To change the folder displayed, select one from the folder list in the left frame.

Use the search bar to search the messages in a folder. If desired, click a table header for the message list to sort the messages by that header. The sort can be either ascending or descending as shown by the arrow to the right. Click the header until the correct direction is displayed.

7.2.2. Contacts

This view shows all the addresses in your address book. To locate a particular address, use the search bar or click the button to the right displaying the first letter of the contact's last name. Add contacts or lists with the toolbar.

7.2.3. Calendar

The initial display shows a day view of the current day with the month and a task list shown in an additional pane to the right. Week, work week, and month views are also available from the toolbar or the View menu. Use the search bar to find an entered appointment. Add appointments and tasks using the buttons in the toolbar. Also use the toolbar to page through the calendar or jump to a specific date.

7.2.4. Tasks

Tasks provides a list of tasks. Details of the selected task are shown in the lower part of the window. Use File+New+Task to add a new task. Search the tasks with the search bar. Assign tasks to others by right-clicking the task and selecting Assign Task. Open the task to add more details, such as due date and completion status.


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