Home Dashboard
The Home Dashboard is your central hub — a personalized overview of everything that needs your attention.
Overview
When you open FanDesk, the Home Dashboard shows:
- Quick Links — Fast access to common actions
- My Tasks — Tasks assigned to you
- Upcoming Events — Your next calendar events
- Recent Messages — Latest chat activity
- Recent Files — Recently modified Drive files
Dashboard Cards
My Tasks Card
Shows your top 5 open tasks with:
- Priority indicators — Color-coded by urgency
- Red: Urgent
- Orange: High
- Yellow: Medium
- Gray: Low
- Due dates — Shows relative time ("Today", "Tomorrow", "In 3 days")
- Overdue warning — Red text for overdue tasks
Click any task to open it directly.
Upcoming Events Card
Displays your next 5 calendar events from:
- Google Calendar (if connected)
- Native FanDesk events
- Task due dates (appear as all-day events)
Events are color-coded by source:
- Blue: Google Calendar
- Orange: Task due dates
- Red: Native FanDesk events
Recent Messages Card
Shows 5 most recent conversations with:
- Last message preview
- Unread count badge
- Sender's avatar and name
- Time since last activity
Recent Files Card
Your 5 most recently modified Drive files:
- File type icon (docs, sheets, slides, etc.)
- File name
- Account indicator (if you have multiple Google accounts)
Time-Aware Greeting
The dashboard greets you based on time of day:
- "Good morning" (5 AM - 12 PM)
- "Good afternoon" (12 PM - 5 PM)
- "Good evening" (5 PM - 9 PM)
- "Good night" (9 PM - 5 AM)
Quick Links Grid
Six quick-action cards to jump into common tasks:
| Card | Action |
|---|---|
| New Task | Create a task |
| New Page | Create a document |
| Start Chat | Open chat |
| New Meeting | Schedule an event |
| Browse Files | Open Drive |
| Check Mail | Open inbox |
Next: Learn about managing your personal tasks in My Tasks.
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