Settings

The settings let users change the functionality, behaviour and look of an application.

Settings in header#

settings icon in header
  1. Setting icon in header
When to use
Whenever there is an application header it should contain a settings icon on its right side second position. Clicking this icon opens the settings.
Behaviour
Regular behaviour of a nav button of the header.
Components

Settings as drawer#

settings as drawer
  1. Settings as drawer
When to use
Whenever the settings are opened via an icon in the application header and do not contain a lot of content it is recommended to show them on a drawer. (If they do contain a lot of data you have to use a landing page to display the settings)
Behaviour
The drawer opens from the right and overlaps any content. It can be closed by clicking the close x icon.
Component
Drawer

Settings in sidebar#

settings icon in sidebar
  1. Setting icon in sidebar
When to use
Whenever there is no application header but a sidebar, the sidebar should contain a settings icon on the sidebar footer, above the avatar. Clicking this icon opens the settings.
Behaviour
Regular behaviour of a sidebar item.

Settings as landing page#

settings as drawer
  1. Settings as landing page
When to use
Whenever the settings are opened via an icon in the sidebar or do not contain a lot of content it is recommended to show them on a landing page.
Behaviour
The page opens as a regular landing page. Its page layout can be set to centered. The settings sidebar item should be active.