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✅ Home (House) Icon

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The Home (House) Icon can be found in the Wavebox Toolbar, and is a quick way to return any web app's start page. Whether you’re new to Wavebox or an advanced user, the Home icon keeps navigation simple and efficient.

Overview

  • The Home icon appears as a house in the top-left corner of the main Toolbar, next to the address bar.
  • Clicking the icon instantly takes you to an app's default “start” URL.
  • Every app has its own “Home” page (often set when you first add the app).
  • You can also double-click the app’s icon to achieve the same result.

How to Use

  • Go Home:
    • While viewing any Wavebox app, click the Home (house) icon in the title bar to go back to the app’s main page.
    • Alternatively, double-click the app’s icon in the sidebar.
  • Set or Change the Home URL:
    • Right-click the app icon in the sidebar > Settings > App Settings.
    • Look for Account & Behaviour > App URL to check or change the URL.
    • Wavebox uses this URL whenever you click the Home icon.
  • Assign a Keyboard Shortcut:
    • Go to Settings (cog icon bottom-left) > Keyboard Shortcuts.
    • Click on 'Navigating & Split-Screen'
    • Next to “Open homepage” click the shortcut field, then press your desired keys (e.g. Alt+H).
    • This creates a quick way to jump “Home” without using the mouse.

Troubleshooting

  • Home Icon Missing
    • Ensure you’re in an app (not on the main Wavebox screen).
    • Go to Settings > UI & Theme > Titlebar Actions to confirm the Home icon is enabled.
  • Home Takes Me to the Wrong Page
    • Update the start URL in App Settings (see above).
    • Remove and re-add the app if needed.
  • Double-Click Not Working
    • Make sure you’re double-clicking the app’s icon in the sidebar or top toolbar.
    • Check your OS double-click speed if it rarely registers.
  • Keyboard Shortcut Doesn’t Respond
    • Confirm the shortcut is still set under Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.
    • Avoid OS-reserved combos (e.g., Cmd+H on macOS).
    • Try a different key combination if there’s a conflict.

Tips

  • Refocus Quickly: If you stray too far into sub-pages, clicking Home or pressing your shortcut resets you to the app’s main view.
  • Use Double-Click: If you hide the toolbar for a minimalist layout, just double-click the app’s icon to go Home.
  • Customize Launch Settings: Enable Launch this app on Start-up (right-click > Settings) to open a specific “Home” page when Wavebox starts.