Below you will find a description of the functions available to you in the Webex user interface:

1. Your Profile and Set Status
2. Forwards and Backwards, Search Bar and Plus Button
3. Messages
4. Meetings
5. Calls
6. Teams
7. Contacts
8. Voicemail
9. Further
10. Settings and Help

Your Profile

Click on your profile in the app header to update your picture and display name or to access your settings. You also have the option to set your status, availability and read receipts and to log out.

Edit profile:

Here you can edit your profile picutre (1) and cover image (3) as well as your display name.

If you have not added a profile picture, your initials will be displayed. To add a picture, click on Upload picture (1). If you already have a profile picture and would like to change it, click on Change picture. This button is displayed in place of Upload picture.

You can edit the name of your profile under Display name (2).

Under Select cover image (3), you have the option of uploading and inserting a desired cover picture.

Then click on Save (4) to save your changes.

Set Status

Here you have the choice between four given status variants or an individual formulation of your own status. You have the option of deactivating the status in the data protection settings in your profile.

Forwards and Backwards

Here you can go back or forward with a simple left or right click. You can also right-click to display the history of activities. 

Further information can be found on the Webex Help Center website.  

Search Bar

Use the search bar to find people, areas, messages, files and devices. You can also use it to call people directly.

Plus Button

Using the plus button next to the search bar, you can easily send messages, make calls, schedule meetings or create an space.

Further information can be found on the Webex Help Center website.  

Messages

Here you will find a message overview in which all chats are displayed. You will see all individual conversations with other people in the "Direct" section. You can use the plus button to contact other people and create both spaces and space sections.

Teams

You can find an overview of all teams and areas here. 

Create a team: 

Contacts

Here you can find an overview of your contacts and groups. Simplify the connection with the people you are in contact with most often. You can create contact lists, then create a group of these contacts and customize contact information.

Further

Here you can change the order of the menu items Teams, Contacts and Voicemail. To do this, click on Manage sidebar (1). Move the mouse to the 6 dots next to the respective menu item (2), hold down the left mouse button and move the menu items to a different position. You cannot move the grayed-out menu items. Then click on Save (3).

Settings

You can switch your availability and status on or off in the privacy settings.

You can switch read receipts on or off in the messaging settings. 

Help

Here you will find access to the Webex Help Center and the option to check for updates, set up shortcuts and view new features in Webex by clicking on What's New.

Explanatory videos:

• Getting started with Webex Messaging - Part 1
• Getting started with Webex Messaging - Part 2
• Profile and status settings
• Making calls
• Creating a space
• Getting started with Webex Meetings
• Screen sharing
• Audio settings as host / co-host
• Joining a meeting
• Schedule meetings on behalf of someone else