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Notes applications
An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create "discussion applications," where employees can post responses to particular topics.
Getting started with Notes applications
An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create discussion applications, where employees can post responses to particular topics.
How can I bookmark a Notes application?
You can bookmark an application so it is easier to find at a later time.

Notes applications
An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create "discussion applications," where employees can post responses to particular topics.
- Getting started with Notes applications
  An HCL Notes® application contains information about a particular area of interest, such as the forms and policy documents for a department, or it might contain documents of a similar type, such as email messages. In addition, some companies create discussion applications, where employees can post responses to particular topics.
  - What type of content can be contained in Notes documents?
    An HCL Notes® application can contain a variety of information types.
  - How can I open a Notes application?
  - How can I bookmark a Notes application?
    You can bookmark an application so it is easier to find at a later time.
  - How can I find server information if I cannot follow a link?
    If you are provided with a link, for example in an email, that does not work, you will need to create a connection record with the server.
  - How can I create a URL link to a composite application?
    You can create a URL link to a composite application from another application, or from a mail message.
  - To compact a Notes application
    Compacting an HCL Notes® application recovers unused space so the application can operate most efficiently.
- Notes applications quick reference
  This quick reference card is a list of instructions for common tasks and shortcuts for Notes applications, which you can print and keep at your desk for easy reference.
- Advanced Notes applications topics
  More advanced Notes applications tasks include determining which applications to back up, how to use XPages applications with Notes, and creating a subscription to an application.

How can I bookmark a Notes application?

You can bookmark an application so it is easier to find at a later time.

To bookmark a Notes application before opening it

Procedure

Click File > Open > Notes Application.
Select the name of the server the Notes® application is stored on or select On My Computer in the Look in field.
Select an application from the list, and then click Bookmark.
Select the name of the Bookmark folder where you want to add the bookmark.

To bookmark a Notes application that is open

About this task

You can use this task to bookmark Notes applications, including portal applications.

Procedure

From an open application do one:
- Click Create> Bookmark
- Locate your cursor anywhere in the open application, including the window tab, and then right-click and select Create Bookmark.
- You can drag a portal application from the catalog to the Open list or a bookmark folder.
Select the name of the Bookmark folder where you want to add the bookmark.
Optional: Change the name of the bookmark in the Name field.
Optional: Create a new folder for the bookmark by selecting the location for the new folder and then clicking New Folder; enter a name for the folder in the Name field.

Results

You can view your bookmarks by clicking the Open button. You can arrange bookmarks by dragging and dropping them where you want them.