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# User Interface Guide
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<img src="../logos/rustelo_dev-logo-h.svg" alt="RUSTELO" width="300" />
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Welcome to the[Rustelo](/) User Interface Guide! This comprehensive guide will help you navigate and use all the features of your[Rustelo](/) application with confidence.
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## 🎯 Overview
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The[Rustelo](/) interface is designed to be intuitive, responsive, and accessible across all devices. Whether you're using a desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone, you'll have a consistent and enjoyable experience.
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## 🏠 Homepage & Navigation
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### Main Navigation Bar
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The navigation bar is your primary way to move around the application:
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[Logo] [Home] [Dashboard] [Content] [Profile] [Settings] [Logout]
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#### Navigation Elements:
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- **Home** - Return to the main landing page
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- **Dashboard** - Your personal workspace and overview
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- **Content** - Create, view, and manage content
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- **Profile** - Manage your account settings
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- **Settings** - Application preferences
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- **Logout** - Securely sign out of your account
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### Mobile Navigation
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On mobile devices, the navigation transforms into a hamburger menu:
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[≡] [Logo] [🔔] [👤]
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- **≡** - Opens the full navigation menu
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- **🔔** - Notifications (if enabled)
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- **👤** - Quick access to profile
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## 📱 Responsive Design
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### Desktop Experience
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- **Full sidebar navigation** - Always visible for quick access
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- **Multi-column layouts** - Efficient use of screen space
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- **Keyboard shortcuts** - Power user features
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- **Drag and drop** - Intuitive content management
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### Tablet Experience
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- **Collapsible sidebar** - Maximizes content area
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- **Touch-friendly buttons** - Optimized for touch interaction
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- **Swipe gestures** - Navigate between sections
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- **Adaptive layouts** - Adjusts to orientation changes
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### Mobile Experience
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- **Bottom navigation** - Easy thumb access
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- **Swipe navigation** - Gesture-based interactions
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- **Optimized forms** - Mobile-first input design
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- **Offline support** - Basic functionality without internet
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## 🎨 Interface Elements
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### Color Scheme
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The[Rustelo](/) interface uses a carefully crafted color palette:
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- **Primary Blue** (#3182ce) - Main actions and links
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- **Secondary Gray** (#718096) - Supporting text and borders
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- **Success Green** (#38a169) - Positive feedback and success states
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- **Warning Orange** (#ed8936) - Caution and warning messages
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- **Error Red** (#e53e3e) - Error states and destructive actions
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### Typography
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- **Headers** - Clear hierarchy with consistent sizing
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- **Body Text** - Readable font with optimal line spacing
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- **Code** - Monospace font for technical content
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- **Links** - Clearly distinguished with hover effects
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### Buttons & Controls
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#### Primary Actions
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[Save Changes] [Create Post] [Send Message]
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- Blue background with white text
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- Used for main actions on a page
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#### Secondary Actions
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[Cancel] [Edit] [View Details]
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- Gray border with blue text
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- Used for supporting actions
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#### Destructive Actions
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[Delete] [Remove] [Clear All]
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- Red background or border
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- Used for actions that remove or destroy data
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## 🔧 Dashboard Overview
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### Dashboard Layout
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Your dashboard provides an at-a-glance view of your account:
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┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
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│ Quick Stats │ Recent Activity│
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├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
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│ Content │ Notifications │
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│ Overview │ & Messages │
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├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
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│ Quick Actions │ System Status │
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└─────────────────┴─────────────────┘
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### Quick Stats Widget
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- **Total Content** - Number of posts, articles, or items
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- **Views/Engagement** - Traffic and interaction metrics
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- **Storage Used** - File and media storage usage
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- **Account Status** - Current subscription or plan level
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### Recent Activity
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- **Latest actions** - Recent posts, edits, and interactions
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- **System updates** - Important notifications about the application
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- **Community activity** - Updates from other users (if applicable)
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### Quick Actions
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- **Create New** - Shortcuts to create content
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- **Upload Files** - Direct access to media upload
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- **Settings** - Quick access to account preferences
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- **Help** - Direct link to support resources
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## 📝 Content Management Interface
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### Content List View
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ [🔍 Search] [📝 New Post] [🔄 Refresh] [⚙️ Settings] │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ Title │ Status │ Date │ Actions │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ Welcome to Rustelo │ Published│ 2024-01-15 │ [Ed][Del]│
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│ Getting Started Guide │ Draft │ 2024-01-14 │ [Ed][Del]│
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│ Feature Documentation │ Published│ 2024-01-13 │ [Ed][Del]│
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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### Content Editor
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The content editor provides a rich writing experience:
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#### Editor Toolbar
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[B] [I] [U] [📎] [🔗] [📷] [📊] [💾] [👁️] [📱]
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- **B** - Bold text
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- **I** - Italic text
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- **U** - Underline text
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- **📎** - Insert files/attachments
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- **🔗** - Insert links
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- **📷** - Insert images
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- **📊** - Insert tables/charts
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- **💾** - Save draft
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- **👁️** - Preview
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- **📱** - Mobile preview
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#### Editor Features
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- **Live Preview** - See changes as you type
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- **Auto-save** - Automatically saves drafts
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- **Markdown Support** - Rich text formatting
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- **Spell Check** - Built-in spelling and grammar
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- **Word Count** - Track document length
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- **Version History** - Access previous versions
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## 🔐 Authentication Interface
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### Login Screen
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┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Welcome Back │
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├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ Email: [________________] │
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│ Password: [________________] │
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│ □ Remember me │
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│ [ Sign In ] │
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│ Forgot password? | Create account │
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└─────────────────────────────────────┘
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### Registration Screen
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┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Create Your Account │
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│ Full Name: [________________] │
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│ Email: [________________] │
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│ Username: [________________] │
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│ Password: [________________] │
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│ Confirm: [________________] │
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│ □ I agree to the Terms of Service │
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│ [ Create Account ] │
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│ Already have an account? Sign in │
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└─────────────────────────────────────┘
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### Password Strength Indicator
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Password: [weak____strong]
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✗ At least 8 characters
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✗ Contains uppercase letter
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✓ Contains lowercase letter
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✗ Contains number
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✗ Contains special character
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## 👤 Profile Management
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### Profile Overview
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│ [👤 Avatar] John Doe │
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│ john.doe@example.com │
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│ Member since: January 2024 │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ [Edit Profile] [Change Password] [Privacy Settings] │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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### Profile Editing
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#### Basic Information
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- **Full Name** - Your display name
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- **Email Address** - Account email (used for login)
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- **Username** - Unique identifier
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- **Bio/Description** - About yourself
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- **Location** - Your location (optional)
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- **Website** - Personal or professional website
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#### Profile Picture
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- **Upload New** - Choose from your device
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- **Remove Current** - Delete existing avatar
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- **Supported Formats** - JPG, PNG, GIF (max 2MB)
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#### Privacy Settings
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- **Profile Visibility** - Public, Private, or Friends Only
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- **Contact Information** - Show/hide email and other details
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- **Activity Status** - Show when you're online
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- **Search Visibility** - Allow others to find you in search
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## 📊 Settings & Preferences
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### Account Settings
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#### Security
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- **Change Password** - Update your login password
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- **Two-Factor Authentication** - Enable/disable 2FA
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- **Login History** - View recent login attempts
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- **Connected Devices** - Manage logged-in devices
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#### Notifications
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- **Email Notifications** - Control email alerts
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- **Push Notifications** - Mobile and desktop notifications
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- **Frequency** - How often to receive updates
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- **Types** - What events trigger notifications
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#### Privacy
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- **Data Sharing** - Control what data is shared
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- **Cookie Preferences** - Manage tracking cookies
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- **Export Data** - Download your account data
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- **Delete Account** - Permanently remove your account
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### Application Settings
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#### Appearance
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- **Theme** - Light, Dark, or System preference
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- **Font Size** - Adjust text size for readability
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- **Compact Mode** - Reduce spacing for more content
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- **Animations** - Enable/disable interface animations
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#### Language & Region
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- **Language** - Select your preferred language
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- **Time Zone** - Set your local time zone
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- **Date Format** - Choose date display format
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- **Number Format** - Regional number formatting
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## 🔍 Search & Discovery
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### Search Interface
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│ [🔍] Search everything... [⚙️] │
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│ Recent Searches: │
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│ • getting started guide │
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│ • user authentication │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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### Search Features
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- **Real-time suggestions** - As you type
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- **Search history** - Recent searches saved
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- **Filters** - Refine by date, type, author
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- **Saved searches** - Bookmark frequent searches
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- **Advanced search** - Boolean operators and field-specific search
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### Search Results
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Results for "getting started" (42 found) │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ 📄 Getting Started Guide │
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│ A comprehensive guide to help you get started with... │
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│ By Admin • 2024-01-15 • Documentation │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ 📝 First Steps Tutorial │
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│ Learn the basics of using the platform with this... │
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│ By Support Team • 2024-01-10 • Tutorial │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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## 📧 Notifications & Messages
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### Notification Center
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Notifications [Mark All] │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ 🔔 New comment on your post • 2 min ago │
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│ 📝 Your draft was auto-saved • 5 min ago │
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│ ⚠️ Storage limit reached • 1 hr ago │
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│ 🎉 Welcome to Rustelo! • 1 day ago │
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### Notification Types
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- **🔔 Activity** - Comments, likes, shares
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- **📝 Content** - Auto-saves, publishing status
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- **⚠️ System** - Warnings, maintenance alerts
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- **🎉 Welcome** - Onboarding and milestone messages
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- **📧 Email** - New messages and updates
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## 🛠️ Accessibility Features
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### Keyboard Navigation
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- **Tab** - Move between interactive elements
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- **Enter/Space** - Activate buttons and links
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- **Escape** - Close modals and menus
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- **Arrow Keys** - Navigate menus and lists
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- **Ctrl+/** - Open keyboard shortcuts help
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### Screen Reader Support
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- **ARIA Labels** - Descriptive labels for all elements
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- **Semantic HTML** - Proper heading hierarchy
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- **Focus Management** - Logical tab order
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- **Status Announcements** - Screen reader notifications
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### Visual Accessibility
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- **High Contrast Mode** - Enhanced color contrast
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- **Large Text** - Scalable font sizes
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- **Color Blind Friendly** - Distinguishable colors
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- **Reduced Motion** - Minimize animations
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## 📱 Mobile Interface
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### Mobile Navigation Patterns
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#### Bottom Navigation
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[🏠 Home] [📝 Content] [🔍 Search] [👤 Profile]
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#### Swipe Gestures
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- **Swipe Left** - Go back/previous
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- **Swipe Right** - Go forward/next
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- **Pull Down** - Refresh content
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- **Pull Up** - Load more content
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### Mobile-Specific Features
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- **Voice Input** - Dictate text content
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- **Camera Integration** - Take photos directly
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- **Offline Mode** - Basic functionality without internet
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- **Share Integration** - Share to other apps
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## 🎯 Tips for Better Experience
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### Productivity Tips
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1. **Use Keyboard Shortcuts** - Speed up common actions
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2. **Customize Your Dashboard** - Arrange widgets to your preference
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3. **Save Frequent Searches** - Bookmark commonly used searches
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4. **Enable Auto-save** - Never lose your work
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5. **Use Tags** - Organize content with labels
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### Performance Tips
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1. **Close Unused Tabs** - Reduce memory usage
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2. **Use Compact Mode** - Fit more content on screen
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3. **Optimize Images** - Compress before uploading
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4. **Clear Cache** - Refresh data when needed
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5. **Update Browser** - Use latest version for best performance
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### Security Tips
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1. **Enable 2FA** - Add extra security layer
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2. **Use Strong Passwords** - Unique for each account
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3. **Log Out on Shared Devices** - Protect your account
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4. **Review Login History** - Check for suspicious activity
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5. **Keep Software Updated** - Install security patches
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## 🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues
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### Login Problems
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**Issue:** Can't log in
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**Solutions:**
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- Check email and password spelling
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- Try password reset if forgotten
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- Clear browser cache and cookies
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- Disable browser extensions temporarily
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### Loading Issues
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**Issue:** Pages won't load
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**Solutions:**
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- Check internet connection
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- Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or F5)
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- Clear browser cache
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- Try incognito/private browsing mode
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### Mobile Issues
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**Issue:** App not working on mobile
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**Solutions:**
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- Update your browser
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- Try the mobile app if available
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- Check mobile data/WiFi connection
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- Restart your device
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## 🆘 Getting Help
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### Built-in Help
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- **Help Button** - Available on most pages
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- **Tooltips** - Hover for quick explanations
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- **Getting Started Tour** - Guided walkthrough
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- **FAQ Section** - Common questions answered
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### Support Options
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- **Help Center** - Comprehensive documentation
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- **Community Forum** - User discussions and solutions
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- **Email Support** - Direct assistance from support team
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- **Live Chat** - Real-time help when available
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### Self-Service
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- **Knowledge Base** - Searchable help articles
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- **Video Tutorials** - Visual step-by-step guides
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- **Feature Announcements** - Stay updated on new features
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- **Status Page** - Check system status and outages
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## 📚 Next Steps
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Now that you understand the interface, explore these areas:
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1. **[User Authentication](./authentication.md)** - Learn about account security
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2. **[Content Management](./content.md)** - Create and manage your content
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3. **[Profile Management](./profile.md)** - Customize your account
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4. **[Media Management](./media.md)** - Handle files and images
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5. **[Features Overview](./features/)** - Discover all available features
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## 🎉 Conclusion
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The[Rustelo](/) interface is designed to be intuitive and powerful, helping you accomplish your goals efficiently. Whether you're a new user or an experienced one, these interface elements will help you navigate the application with confidence.
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Remember, the interface is responsive and works great on all devices. Take some time to explore and find the workflow that works best for you!
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**Happy exploring!** 🚀✨
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