User interface of Q.wiki

The Q.wiki user interface is clearly laid out and provides all important functions in a central location. Here's an overview of the individual areas.

1. Q.wiki Content

This area contains all Q.wiki content. You can navigate through the content using the process map.

2. Company Logo

The logo can be customized to your needs. It also serves as a link back to the process map. For more information, see Change Logo.

3. Search

You can find content not only via the process map, but also using the search function. See Search Content for details.

4. Notifications, Tools, and Profile

Notifications

You'll receive messages here when a page or element requires your approval or when you need to provide a read confirmation.

Tools

Tools are module-specific and divided into three areas:

1. Tool button in the top right – Cross-cutting tools visible only to Key Users
2. 3-dot menu in the left sidebar – Tools available to all users
3. Gear icon in the left sidebar – Module settings for Key Users

For a detailed guide to the tools, see Tools Guide.

Personal Administration

• My Page – Shows your favorites, tasks, and pages awaiting your approval
• My Profile
  • Personal information (name, email, login, password)
  • Roles – Overview of your roles (Details on the Roles Feature)
  • Notifications – Choose between daily summaries or immediate notifications
• Help Center – Quick access to help for Q.wiki questions
• Release Notes – Current and past release notes, plus the ability to submit improvement suggestions to the product team
• Sign Out – End your session

5. Edit Mode, Child Pages, and Favorites

Edit Mode

In edit mode, you can:

• Replace the process map – See Embed Process Map
• Create links via image map and make the process map clickable – See Make Images Clickable

6. References, History, and Management

References

Shows where this page is linked from.

History

Here you can view past changes or compare different versions of the page.

Management

• Page settings
• Move page
• Change context – Convert global content to local or vice versa
• Archive page
• Print page
• Edit wiki text

7. Welcome Message (Broadcast Message)

Use the broadcast message to display a welcome message and inform users about the current structure of Q.wiki. See Show Broadcast Message.

8. Collapsible Navigation Bar

The navigation bar can be detached at the top and collapsed. This generates more space for content in the system.

9. Navigation Bar (Modules)

Here you'll find a list of all activated modules. Standard modules include Processes, Standard Mappings, and the Glossary. Depending on your configuration, additional modules such as Audits, Risks, or News may be available. Modules like Glossary, Roles, User Profiles, and Standard Mappings are integrated into the cross-cutting modules.

10. Getting Help with Q.wiki

If you have questions about using Q.wiki, two options are available to you:

• Q.wikinger – Interactive training and tours through Q.wiki. You can find individual tours using the search function. Q.wikinger also announces important information such as new releases.
• Help Center – The help button provides answers to your questions. You can search for articles or submit a request to support.

11. Breadcrumb Navigation

The breadcrumb trail allows you to navigate easily. You can quickly jump to parent pages.

When you click the house icon, you'll return directly to the process map.