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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.

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.

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.

Most applications are stored on one or more Domino® servers, accessible by many users. These are called shared applications. Some applications are used only by you and reside on your computer.

Notes® comes with templates you can use to create your own Notes® applications. These templates have the file extension NTF. The Notes® applications have the extension NSF.

Notes® applications also have Access Control Lists (ACLs) that control the actions people, groups, and servers can perform in the application. For example, one person may be able to create and read documents in an application, where another person may be allowed only to read documents in the same application.