Lightning X Menu -

The Lightning interface uses several menu types to streamline different workflows:

: A fixed footer menu (often used for phone controls or notes) that stays visible regardless of which record you are viewing. Customization for Admins

For those building the experience, Salesforce provides several components to tailor these menus: Lightning X Menu

: Your gateway to all available apps and objects. It allows you to switch contexts instantly, such as moving from Sales to Service.

: This horizontal menu is customizable at the app level. Users can personalize their own navigation bar by reordering items or adding specific records as temporary tabs. The Lightning interface uses several menu types to

: This "X-factor" menu allows you to create records—like Tasks, Events, or Logged Calls—without leaving your current page.

: Admins use the App Manager in Setup to determine which items appear in the navigation bar for specific user profiles. Quick Comparison of Menu Types Global Actions Quick record creation (Tasks, Notes) Header (Top Right) Navigation Bar Switching between Objects (Leads, Accounts) Header (Top Center) App Launcher Switching between different Apps Header (Top Left) Utility Bar Multitasking (Softphone, Recent Items) Footer (Bottom) Customize Salesforce Lightning Home page : This horizontal menu is customizable at the app level

: Defines individual actions within a dropdown, supporting features like checkboxes for toggling settings.