# Getting around the app

### The two navigation modes

The left sidebar is **context-aware**:

- **Global navigation** (when not inside a case): Home, Cases, Tasks, Calendar, Activity,
  Settings.
- **Case navigation** (when a case is open): the sidebar switches to that case's sections, with
  a **"← All cases"** way back to the case list.

### Case sections

Inside a case, the sections are:

| Section | What it holds |
|---|---|
| **Assistant** | AI chat threads for the case |
| **Documents** | Drafted documents (motions, briefs, letters, etc.) |
| **Case files** | Uploaded files, organized in folders |
| **Tasks** | The case's Kanban board |
| **Notes** | Free-form case notes |

Each section shows a count of items. On narrow screens the rail collapses to icons; hovering an
icon shows the section name and count.

### The case switcher (fast way to jump between cases)

Because a firm can have **hundreds of active cases**, there is no long scrolling list of cases
in the sidebar. Instead, use the **case switcher** — a searchable command palette titled
**"Switch case"**:

- A search box ("Search cases…") filters by case name (and client/number where shown).
- Cases are grouped **Pinned** first, then **All cases** by recency.
- Click a case to jump to it. There are also **"+ New case"** and **"View all →"** actions.

The full **`/cases`** page is the place to browse and manage the entire set of cases.