# Navigation and Dashboard Toolbar Refresh

Source: https://help.zira.us/whats-new/navigation-dashboard-toolbar-refresh
Summary: A simpler left sidebar, a cleaner dashboard options menu, and a larger notifications dialog make common actions easier to reach.
Updated: 2026-04-23

This update simplifies everyday navigation and moves dashboard actions into a calmer, more predictable toolbar.

## What changed

- The left drawer now starts collapsed by default.
- If you open the drawer, it stays open as you move between routes.
- The open drawer is wider, giving sidebar lists more room.
- Notifications moved from the top app bar into the left sidebar rail.
- Notifications now open in a large dialog with a dark backdrop.
- The top app bar is cleaner, with search and the profile avatar as the primary actions.
- Dashboard toolbar actions now live in **Dashboard options** next to the time range.
- Full screen moved into **Dashboard options** under **Actions**, below **Share**.
- Dashboard toolbar styling now matches the page background.

```text
Screenshot placeholder
Collapsed left rail with Notifications and Help near the bottom.
Expected file: /public/changelogs/navigation-dashboard-toolbar-refresh/01-left-rail.png
```

```text
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Notifications dialog opened from the left rail.
Expected file: /public/changelogs/navigation-dashboard-toolbar-refresh/02-notifications-dialog.png
```

```text
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Dashboard toolbar with Dashboard options next to the time range.
Expected file: /public/changelogs/navigation-dashboard-toolbar-refresh/03-dashboard-options.png
```