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How to access and navigate the knowledge base

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Written by Basil Mathai
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This guide explains how to open the knowledge base and move around it easily.

Accessing the knowledge base

  1. Open the DeskDay application.

  2. Look at the left-side navigation menu.

  3. Click on knowledge base.

Once opened, the knowledge base becomes your workspace for browsing and managing articles.


Understanding the knowledge base layout

The knowledge base is divided into two main sections at the top, followed by quick-access items at the bottom.


Top-level sections

Global KB

The global KB contains articles shared across all customers.

  • Used for common documentation

  • Available while working on tickets for any customer

  • Ideal for standard processes and FAQs


Customer folders

Customer folders are created automatically for each customer.

  • Store customer-specific articles

  • Shown only when working with the selected customer

  • Help keep customer information organized and separated


Quick access items

At the bottom of the knowledge base navigation, you’ll find:

Starred items

Articles you’ve marked as favorites for quick access.

Recently visited

Articles you’ve opened recently, helping you return to work faster.


Browsing folders and articles

  • Click a folder to open it.

  • Folders may contain subfolders and articles.

  • Click an article to open and read or edit it.

You can move freely between folders and articles without losing context.


Using search to find articles

Use the search bar at the top of the global KB to quickly find content.

  • Start typing keywords related to the article heading.

  • Results update as you type.

  • Click an article from the results to open it.

Search looks across global KB and relevant customer folders.


Helpful navigation tips

  • Use starred items for frequently referenced articles.

  • Use recently visited to avoid searching again.

  • Store reusable content in global KB.

  • Keep customer-specific content inside customer folders.

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