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The NovaMind user interface is implemented based on the Microsoft Fluent user interface concept. Here are some key aspects of the user interface:
| 1. | The Ribbon Bar which holds all the commands you will use to work with your Mind Map. |
| 2. | Tab - the ribbon bar has a number of tabs, each covering a functional area of the program. |
| 3. | Contextual Tab - a tab that only appears when appropriate. In this case it is the formatting tab that only appears when you have a branch or shape selected. |
| 4. | Command Group - a box that groups a collection of related commands. |
| 5. | Commands - each icon or button represents a single command. Some commands are also shown on popup menus. |
| 6. | Menu Triangle - Indicates where there is a menu which will be shown when you click on the triangle. When you put your mouse over the button, you will either see a single button with the menu triangle on it, or a split button with one part of the button having the menu triangle on it. If the button is not split, it will always show the menu when clicked. If it is split, it will issue a normal command when you click on the main button, and only show the extra options in the menu if you click in the part of the button with the menu triangle on it. |
| 7. | Dialog Box Launcher. This button launches a dialog box with detailed commands related to the command group. You can keep the dialog box open if you choose. |
| 8. | NovaMind Application Menu. This button shows all the file and document related commands. |
| 9. | Help. Click here to show the options for accessing the help documentation, visiting NovaMind, licensing, and sending feedback to NovaMind. |
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