---
title: "The Desk"
space: "Frappe Framework"
url: "https://www.prilk.com/docs/frappe-framework/the-desk"
updated: "2026-05-14"
---

## The Desk

The **Desk** is Frappe's main interface — what users see after logging in. It combines navigation, forms, lists, reports, and dashboards in one tabbed UI.

### Anatomy
- **Top bar** — search (Ctrl+G), notifications, user menu, help
- **Left sidebar** — Workspaces, grouped by app
- **Main pane** — current document, list view, or dashboard
- **Right sidebar** — context: comments, assignments, attachments, version history

### Awesome Bar
Press **Ctrl+G** (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the search bar. Type any DocType to open its list, any record name to jump to it, or any report name to run it. Faster than clicking through menus.

### Workspaces
Each module (Accounts, Selling, Stock, Frappe Ecosystem, etc.) has a Workspace — a customizable landing page with shortcuts, charts, and number cards. Pin frequently-used Workspaces to the sidebar via **Pin** in the Workspace menu.

### List, Form, Report
Every DocType automatically gets:
- **List view** — table of records, filters, sort, bulk actions
- **Form view** — single record with all fields, child tables, comments, attachments
- **Report view** — grouped totals, optional pivots

### Keyboard shortcuts

| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| `Ctrl+S` | Save current form |
| `Ctrl+G` / `Cmd+K` | Awesome Bar |
| `Esc` | Close dialog |
| `?` | Show all shortcuts on current page |
| `Ctrl+/` | Toggle sidebar |

### Personalisation
Each user can pin Workspaces, set their default landing page (**User → Default Workspace**), and rearrange list-view columns (**List → Settings**).