Navigating Journal it!
Journal it! adapts to work on all your devices. Learn how to navigate, customize your workspace, and use shortcuts to get things done faster.
Adaptive Layout System
Journal it! adapts its layout based on your screen size, whether you're on a phone, tablet, or desktop.
Compact UI
Single-column layout for mobile devices and narrow windows
- •Bottom navigation tabs
- •Full-screen views
- •Swipe gestures
Big UI
Multi-panel layout for tablets and desktops with side-by-side views
- •Split panel view
- •Drag tabs between panels
- •Side-by-side editing
- •Persistent navigation
Switch Between Layouts
Resize your window or rotate your device to switch between Compact and Big UI modes. Journal it! remembers your panel configuration for each mode.
Main Interface Components
Note: The interface elements described here are shown as they appear in Compact UI. In Big UI, there's no central actions bar - these controls are distributed across the left and right navigation panels for easier access with the split-panel layout.
Actions Bar
At the top of every view, the actions bar gives you quick access to controls:
- •Hamburger Menu: Opens the side panel with navigation shortcuts and settings
- •Sync Button: Check sync status and start syncing manually
- •View Switcher: In , , and Library tabs, tap the title dropdown to switch views
Navigation Tabs
Switch between Journal it!'s main sections:
💡 Tip: Tap a tab once to switch to it. Tap again to scroll to top, or if already at top, cycle through sub-views (e.g., switch between
and in the tab)Side Panel
Find more features and settings in the side panel:
- • with customizable panels
- • Navigation shortcuts to more features
- • Day themes and time block settings
- • Connected Calendars management
- • Settings and support options
- • Quick feedback and help resources
Navigation Tips & Tricks
Drag & Drop Navigation
Long-press almost any item to start dragging. Navigate to your destination while dragging, then drop to move or plan items. Works across the entire app!
Tab Management
In Big UI mode, drag tab icons to reorder them or move them between left and right panels.
Mobile View Switching
On mobile, switch between views without closing them: rotate to landscape (Big UI mode) → open a new view or select an existing view → rotate back to portrait (Compact UI). The selected view will now be on top.
Command Center & Quick Navigation
The
is your navigation and search tool. It searches recent journal (last 30 days), upcoming items, and non-archived content.How to access: Scroll up from anywhere in the main view (Compact UI) or click the command center button in the bottom right corner (Big UI).
Command Center Capabilities
Date Navigation
Jump to 'tomorrow', 'Sep 10', etc.
Statistics Query
View 'This week', 'April' stats
Ready to dive deeper?
Now that you understand navigation, explore Journal it!'s features