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Using Connections 6 CR6
Welcome to the HCL Connections 6 CR6 documentation, where you can find information about HCL Connections 6. HCL Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
Home page
Use the home page as a command center to scan and manage items that need your attention. You can view your most recent project updates, check in on the people you follow, and review your action items all from one place.
Creating an app-based home page to stay up to date
Looking to customize your home page? You can switch your view, change your layout, and learn more about each application.
Customizing your My Page layout
Want to have a say in your home page? Customize it in the My Page view.

Using Connections 6 CR6
Welcome to the HCL Connections 6 CR6 documentation, where you can find information about HCL Connections 6. HCL Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
- Accessibility features for HCL Connections™
  Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
- Overview
  HCL Connections™ is a collaborative tool that makes it easy to connect with others and exchange ideas. Start sharing important information, building a network of useful contacts, and following people that interest you.
- Home page
  Use the home page as a command center to scan and manage items that need your attention. You can view your most recent project updates, check in on the people you follow, and review your action items all from one place.
  - Creating an app-based home page to stay up to date
    Looking to customize your home page? You can switch your view, change your layout, and learn more about each application.
    - Staying current
      Can't find what you need? Switch the views on your sidebar to see different feeds.
    - Customizing your My Page layout
      Want to have a say in your home page? Customize it in the My Page view.
    - About apps
      The My Page view is entirely devoted to apps. Move them around, customize their displays, and choose what's important to you. A few select apps can even be added to other views.
  - Using Orient Me, the card-based home page
    See your updates in a prioritized view, with content from a single source grouped for your convenience. Act on content without leaving the home page.
- Profiles
  Use profiles to connect with others, showcase your skills, and find the people you need.
- Activities
  Use activities to keep a team informed, collect and share project resources, or to assign and track tasks.
- Files
  Using the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
- Communities
  Get together with people who share your interests.
- Blogs
  Use blogs to share your announcements, updates, and opinions with others.
- Forums
  Share information, brainstorm ideas, ask and answer questions, and discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum.
- Wikis
  Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.
- Bookmarks
  Use Bookmarks to collect and organize shortcuts to websites.

Customizing your My Page layout

Want to have a say in your home page? Customize it in the My Page view.

Change the number of columns

From the sidebar, click the My Page tab.
Click Customize.
Click Change Layout.
Select the number of columns.

Add an app

From the sidebar, click the My Page tab.
Click Customize.
Click Add Apps.
Select your apps.

Move an app

From the sidebar, click the My Page tab.
Click and hold the app's header.
Drag the app to its new position.

Delete an app

From the sidebar, click the My Page tab.
Find the app you want to delete.
Click > Remove.

Next steps

Done with your adjustments? Learn more about apps next.

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