# Navigation and use
This chapter provides information about the general use of the ELO Java Client. You can find information on specific actions in the chapters about the actions or the tabs.
# Navigating between work areas
To switch from one work area to another, you have the following options:
- My ELO: Select the My ELO button to switch to the desired work area using tiles. This option is always available.
- Navigation bar: Select the desired work area right in the navigation bar. This option is only available if the work area tile is pinned to the navigation bar or you have pinned it as described in the chapter 'My ELO' work area.
- Define keyboard shortcuts: You can define keyboard shortcuts that allow you to open a work area or switch to another work area under Ribbon > User menu [your name] > Configuration > Quick access to functions. When switching to the next work area, the program starts with My ELO and then follows the order of the work areas as defined in the tile navigation.
# How do I use a function?
Contextual functions: Functions can only be selected if they can be used in the current context. Otherwise, they are grayed out or are not displayed at all. Most functions are contextual.
To use them, you must establish a reference to a folder or document by selecting it. Once you have selected the entry, select the function. In most cases, this opens a dialog box or another control element with instructions on how to proceed.
Non-contextual functions: Some functions are not contextual and can be used at any time. These functions are not related to selected entries. Assign substitute or Refresh are examples of functions that are not contextual.
# How do I select multiple entries?
In some contexts, you have the option to select multiple entries.
If you want to select several entries that are not directly below one other, press the CTRL key and click on the entries one after the other.
If you want to select several entries that are directly below one other, press the SHIFT key and click on the first and the last entry.
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In the tree navigation in the Repository work area, you can only select one entry at a time.
# Keyboard shortcuts for quick selection
You have the option to quickly navigate to folder entries in the repository.
Method
Open the folder in the tree view and set the focus on the folder.
Alternative: Select an entry in the viewer pane of the folder.
Type in the first letters of the entry name.
The first entry that starts with these letters is selected. If the first entry that is selected isn't the right one, you can navigate to it with the ARROW keys.
# How do I open the ELO in-program help?
You can find the ELO help under User menu [your name]. If you need information about a specific dialog box, select the question mark icon in the dialog box.
Alternatively, you can open the in-program help using the F1 button.