What's new in HCL Notes® 11?
Learn about the many new features and enhancements in HCL Notes® 11.
- New modern look
  HCL Notes® 11 has a simplified, user-oriented look.
  - Inbox action bar
    There are fewer icons above the inbox on the action bar.
  - Side navigator menu
  - Client status notifications
  - Missed alarms
  - New calendar form
    Create calendar events in a simplified form.
  - New contact form
  - New HCL Notes® 11 theme
    HCL Notes® has a new theme for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Notebook.
- Feature enhancements
  See the following topics for details on the new features in HCL Notes® 11.

New modern look

HCL Notes® 11 has a simplified, user-oriented look.

Cleaner, modernized UI

The overall appearance of Notes® has changed in this release. To view the new color scheme and design, see this article.

Minimalistic menus

Less used actions and options are hidden until you need them. Drop-down and expanding menus allow you to retain all previous capabilities without cluttering the workspace.

Simplified forms

Forms within Notes® Calendar and Contacts are organized in a basic, user friendly layout.

Note: To view these enhancements, upgrade your mail template and pernames template to version 11.