2. Navigation & Interface
X-Sheets organizes your work around a top app bar, a spreadsheet selector, and three view modes: Grid, List, and Form.
2.1 App Bar
The top bar is visible on main screen and contains the following elements (left to right):
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Spreadsheet Dropdown | Shows the currently open spreadsheet name. Tap to switch between your spreadsheets. |
| Search Icon | Opens the search/browse dialog to find a spreadsheet. |
| Create New (+) | Opens the Create New Spreadsheet dialog. |
| Settings Icon | Opens the Settings page (account, subscription, app info). |
| Synchronization Icon | Opens the synchronization page for the selected spreadsheet. |
2.2 Spreadsheet Context Menu
Tap the three-dot menu (or equivalent popup trigger) on the current spreadsheet to access these actions:
For Admins & Owners
- Manage Data — Open the grid-based data editor.
- Manage Views — Configure list and form views.
- Edit Properties — Change name, description, or owner.
- Share Spreadsheet — Manage user permissions.
- Manage Versions — Access version history.
For All Users
- Make a Copy — Duplicate the spreadsheet.
- Close — Close the current spreadsheet.
Owner Only
- Delete — Permanently delete the spreadsheet (requires confirmation).
2.3 View Modes
X-Sheets provides three ways to interact with your data. You switch between them using the view tabs or navigation within the app:
| View | Best For | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grid View | Bulk editing, column management | Traditional spreadsheet grid. See Data Editor. |
| List View | Browsing and searching | Card-based list with search, sort, and swipe-to-delete. |
| Form View | Detailed record editing | One record at a time with full validation. See Forms. |
2.4 Switching Spreadsheets
You can switch between spreadsheets in two ways:
- Dropdown selector — Tap the spreadsheet name in the app bar and select another from the list.
- Search — Tap the search icon in the app bar to browse all spreadsheets you have access to.
Next: Spreadsheet Management →