Learn how to pick a color and icon to visually distinguish your SmartSuite Solution. This guide will walk you through customizing your Solution's appearance to enhance its identity and make it easy to locate.
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Administrators and Solution Managers |
Why Choose a Solution Color?
Visual Identification: The color is prominently displayed in the top bar and alongside the Solution icon.
Quick Access: Helps users associate the color with the Solution for faster recognition.
Customization Options: Choose from 20 available colors to set a tone that matches your Solution’s purpose.
Example Benefits:
A "Finance" Solution could use green to signify financial content.
A "Marketing Campaign" Solution might opt for vibrant orange to stand out.
Changing Your Solution’s Color
Accessing the Color Selector
There are two ways to update your Solution’s color:
1. From the Home Page
Locate the Solution on the home page.
Click the 3-dot menu (...) on the Solution icon.
Select Solution Color from the dropdown menu.
2. From Inside the Solution
Open the Solution you want to update.
Click the down-arrow menu next to the Solution name.
Select Solution Color from the dropdown.
Why Choose a Solution Icon?
Enhanced Identity: Icons add another layer of visual distinction.
Quick Understanding: Icons help users grasp the focus or purpose of the Solution at a glance.
Extensive Library: Choose from hundreds of icons to perfectly match your Solution’s goals.
Example Benefits:
A "Customer Support" Solution could use a headset icon to represent its purpose.
A "Product Launch" Solution might feature a rocket icon to signify progress.
Changing Your Solution’s Icon
Accessing the Icon Selector
There are two ways to update your Solution’s icon:
1. From the Home Page
Locate the Solution on the home page.
Click the 3-dot menu (...) on the Solution icon.
Select Solution Icon from the dropdown menu.
2. From Inside the Solution
Open the Solution you want to update.
Click the down-arrow menu next to the Solution name.
Select Solution Icon from the dropdown.
Selecting a New Icon
Once the Solution Icons dialog appears, click on your desired icon.
The change is saved instantly and applied immediately.
Searching for Icons
Use the search bar within the Solution Icons dialog to find the perfect match.
Enter a keyword (e.g., "analytics" or "calendar") to filter icons.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Streamlining Team Navigation
Scenario: A team manages multiple Solutions and needs visual cues to avoid confusion.
Solution: Assign distinct colors and relevant icons to each Solution for clarity.
2. Setting the Tone for a Project
Scenario: A creative agency wants to differentiate their Solutions by project type.
Solution: Use vibrant colors and thematic icons to align with each project's goals.
3. Improving User Experience
Scenario: New team members need to quickly identify relevant Solutions.
Solution: Use intuitive icons and bold colors to make Solutions recognizable at a glance.