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Icon Legend

InLoox uses icons throughout the interface to keep views compact and easy to scan. This page collects the icons you encounter across the InLoox Web App and the mobile app, grouped by where they appear, together with a short explanation of what each one means.

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The same icon can carry a slightly different meaning depending on the context. The explanation below describes its most common use.

The icons in the left navigation bar open the main areas of InLoox.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
HouseNavigation barWorkplace — your personal start page
Rectangle historyNavigation barProjects — the project list
Circle checkNavigation barTasks — your personal cross-project task view
FolderNavigation barDocuments — cross-project document view
HourglassNavigation barTime — time tracking entries
Arrows turn to dotsNavigation barTrack — tracked emails and items
Address bookNavigation barPeople (contacts)
BuildingNavigation barOrganizations (companies and clients)
Street viewNavigation barWorkload — utilization view
List treeNavigation barPortfolios
Chart pieNavigation barDashboards
File invoiceNavigation barReports
Book openNavigation barKnowledge base

Settings​

These icons head the sections of the InLoox settings.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
Circle userSettingsPersonal settings (profile)
GlobeSettingsAccount settings (account-wide options)
User shieldSettingsPermissions administration
BuildingsSettingsOrganization settings
Address bookSettingsClients
Bell ringSettingsNotification settings
Folder checkSettingsDocument settings (storage and approval)
Grid 2 plusSettingsCustom fields
SparklesSettingsInLoox AI settings; general marker for AI features
Circle nodesSettingsIntegrations and contact synchronization
Shooting starSettingsChangelog — what's new in InLoox
LightbulbSettingsAbout InLoox (license report and version info)
PlugSettingsIntegrations and connectors
ServerSettingsServer-related settings (Self-Hosted)
Lock openSettingsUnlock or release a locked setting or item
RetweetSettingsSynchronization and exchange of data

Project Tabs​

Inside a project, each tab is represented by its own icon.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
SlidersProjectManage tab — project master data and management
Circle checkProjectTasks tab (Kanban board)
Diagram projectProjectMind maps tab
Folder openProjectDocuments tab
Triangle exclamationProjectRisks tab; elsewhere a warning
List checkProjectLists tab (task lists)
ClockProjectTime tab (time entries); elsewhere timestamps
Chart GanttProjectPlanning tab (Gantt chart)
CoinsProjectBudgets tab (financials)
Chart pieProjectDashboard tab

General Actions​

These icons appear throughout InLoox on toolbars, rows, and cards.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
PlusEverywhereAdd or create a new item
PenEverywhereEdit the selected item
Fancy penProjectsEdit or compose (for example comments and descriptions)
Trash canEverywhereDelete the selected item
CopyLists, editorsCopy or duplicate
PasteLists, editorsPaste from clipboard
Floppy diskDialogs, editorsSave changes
X markDialogs, chips, panelsClose, cancel, or remove
CheckEverywhereConfirm, done, or completed state
Double checkListsConfirm or complete all (bulk confirmation)
Magnifying glassToolbarsSearch
Magnifier plusGantt, mind maps, resourcesZoom in
Magnifier minusGantt, mind maps, resourcesZoom out
FilterLists, resourcesFilter the current view
Filter with XList headersClear all filters
Line columnsList headersChoose columns (field chooser)
Diagram successorList headersGroup by this column
Graduation capList context menusToggle advanced (expert) mode with extra columns and options
Fill dripListsConditional formatting (color rules)
Rotating arrowsToolbarsRefresh or reload the view
Rotate leftEditors, GanttUndo
Rotate rightEditors, GanttRedo
DownloadDocuments, reportsDownload
UploadDocumentsUpload
Cloud downloadReports, mobile documentsDownload from the cloud
PrinterLists, knowledge basePrint the current view or page
File exportReportsExport
EllipsisRows, cards, treesMore options (context menu)
Vertical ellipsisRows, cards, treesMore options (context menu)
BarsKnowledge baseMenu or drag handle
Grip dotsLists, panelsDrag handle for reordering
Angle / chevronEverywhereNavigate, expand or collapse, previous or next
ArrowEverywhereNavigate back or forward; move an item
Arrow to edgePanels, GanttCollapse or expand a side panel; jump to start or end
Arrow to dotted lineLists, settingsMove or insert an item to top or bottom
Arrow down wide shortListsSort
Arrow out of squareLists, linksOpen in a new window or tab
Arrow up rightLinksOpen or go to a linked item
Expand arrowsPanelsMaximize or full screen
Arrow from bracketUser menuSign out
LinkTasks, documents, knowledge baseCreate a link
Broken linkTasks, documents, knowledge baseRemove a link
LockLists, fieldsThe item or field is locked or read-only
StarToolbarsMark as favorite
ThumbtackGantt, panelsPin an item or panel
Crossed-out eyeListsHide an element
GearToolbarsSettings or configuration
Info circleEverywhereAdditional information or hint
ExclamationEverywhereWarning or error
SpinnerEverywhereLoading in progress
Dashed circleDetail panelsEmpty state — no item selected or found
Input pipeFolder trees, document listRename
Folder treeFolder treesMove to another folder
Swap arrowsKnowledge baseMove a page
MergeUser menuImport from Microsoft Planner
ClapperboardHelpShow or hide help videos
QuestionToolbarsHelp for the current view

Dates, Time & People​

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
CalendarEverywhereDate or date picker
Calendar dayResourcesDay view or a specific date
Calendar checkMobile appAppointments
ClockEverywhereTime, timestamps, time entries
HourglassTime tracking, navigation barDuration, effort, or time section
RepeatMobile appRecurring appointment
UserEverywhereA single person or contact
UsersEverywhereTeam or multiple people
User plusTasks, resourcesAdd or assign a person
User circleTop barYour user account menu
User with tieNotificationsProject manager or responsible person
User with magnifierNotificationsLook up or find a contact
Building with userNotificationsContact of an organization
Address cardContactsContact details card
KeyOrganizationsThe user can sign in (identity or invitation accepted)
SitemapWorkloadOrganizational structure and departments

Projects, Tasks & Planning​

Icons used in the Gantt chart, task views, and project management.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
GemGantt, project managementMilestone; also marks Enterprise-only features
Wide rectangleGanttPlanning element shown as a bar (activity)
Kanban chartTasksKanban board view
List checkTasksTask list or checklist view
Diagram nextGanttSuccessor dependency
Diagram previousGanttPredecessor dependency
Nested diagramProjectsNested hierarchy (for example sub-elements)
IndentGanttDemote an element in the hierarchy
OutdentGanttPromote an element in the hierarchy
Left-right arrowsGanttMove or resize horizontally
Arrows to lineGanttFit the timeline to the view
CameraGantt toolbarCreate a snapshot (baseline) of the plan
Mouse pointerMind mapsSelection mode
GroupLists, mind mapsGroup elements
UngroupLists, mind mapsUngroup elements
FlagTasksPriority or flag marker
TagProjects, reportsLabel or tag
Layer groupMobile app, projectsGrouping or layers
SquareProjectsShape or status placeholder (for example an unchecked state)
SlashProjects"None" or disabled option
Archive boxProjectsArchive a project or item
ShieldProjects, settingsPermissions or protection
Dollar signBudgetsCosts or billable amounts
Money sackBudgetsBudget totals
Bank noteMobile app, detail panelsBudgets section
Numbered circleTime and track task paneStep marker (1, 2, 3, and so on)
Circle BTime and track task paneMarker for tracked appointments

Communication, Documents & Tracking​

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
EnvelopeTrack, contactsEmail
InboxTrackAll emails or inbox
Speech bubbleTasks, projectsComments or chat
Paper planeChat assistantSend message
PaperclipTasks, emailsAttachments
FileDocuments, knowledge baseDocument or page
File linesDocuments, knowledge baseDocument with text content
File contractShared dialogsContract or terms document
Laptop with fileDocumentsOpen a document in the desktop application
Arrow up to arcDocumentsReplace a document (upload a new version)
BullhornNotificationsAnnouncement or broadcast notification
BellTasks, projectsNotifications on
Muted bellTasks, projectsNotifications off

Knowledge Base Editor​

Icons in the text formatting toolbar of the knowledge base editor.

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
HeadingKnowledge base editorInsert a heading
BoldKnowledge base editorBold text
ItalicKnowledge base editorItalic text
StrikethroughKnowledge base editorStrikethrough text
Bullet listKnowledge base editorInsert a bullet list
Numbered listKnowledge base editorInsert a numbered list
QuoteKnowledge base editorBlock quote
CodeKnowledge base editorCode block or embed
TableKnowledge base editorInsert a table
Table columnsKnowledge base editorColumn layout
ImageKnowledge base editorInsert an image
MinusKnowledge base editorHorizontal divider

AI​

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
SparklesEverywhereInLoox AI feature
Magic wandAI dropdownsGenerate with AI
Message plusAI dropdownAI: append to description
Message checkAI dropdownAI: apply or replace text

Connection, Sync & System Status​

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
Microsoft logoSign-in, integrationsMicrosoft 365 sign-in or integration
DatabaseDashboardsData source
GlobeSettings, resourcesWeb or global scope
Bar chartDashboardsChart type
Line chartDashboardsChart type

Detail Panel Sections​

These icons head the collapsible sections in the right-hand detail panels (task, project, and so on).

IconNameWhere it appearsMeaning
Align leftDetail panelDescription section
List checkDetail panelChecklist or subtasks section
CalendarDetail panelDates section
HourglassDetail panelEffort or time section
Bank noteDetail panelBudget section
LinkDetail panelLinked items section
FlagDetail panelPriority or status section
ShapesDetail panelCustom fields section
Text sizeDetail panelText fields section
FileDetail panelDocuments section
ListDetail panelList section
SitemapDetail panelStructure or hierarchy section
ShareDetail panelSharing section
PaletteDetail panelAppearance or color section
Bubble chartDetail panelEvaluation section
BriefcaseDetail panelProject or work data section
Info circleDetail panelInformation section