Navigation Basics
Goal
Understand the layout of the Axiom application and move confidently between sections.
Prerequisites
- You are signed in to Axiom. See Sign In & Access.
Application layout
Axiom uses a consistent layout on every page:
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Top navigation bar | Logo, main section links, and your user profile menu |
| Page header | Title, subtitle, and page-level actions (for example, Refresh or Columns) |
| Filter bar | Search and filter controls specific to the current page |
| Data table | Main content area showing records |
| Pagination controls | Navigate between pages of results |
Main navigation sections
The top navigation bar contains links to each module. The modules you see depend on your role.
| Section | What it contains |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Summary cards and quick links |
| Countries | ISO 3166 country reference data |
| Currencies | ISO 4217 currency reference data |
| Languages | BCP 47 language reference data |
| LEI Records | Legal Entity Identifier data from GLEIF |
| Instruments | Financial instrument master data |
| Accounts | Account static data |
| SSI | Standard Settlement Instructions |
| Admin | User and system administration (admin role required) |
Personalising your experience
Change the display language
- Click your user profile in the top-right corner.
- Select Language from the dropdown.
- Choose your preferred language. The change applies immediately.
Toggle light/dark mode
- Click the theme toggle icon (🌙 / ☀️) in the top navigation bar.
- The interface switches between light and dark mode. Your preference is saved automatically.
Adjust column visibility
On list pages (for example, LEI Records or Countries):
- Click the Columns button in the page header.
- Check or uncheck columns to show or hide them.
- Click Save as default to persist your selection across sessions.
Expand or narrow the page width
- Click the Expand / Normal toggle in the page header to switch between a wider and narrower table view.
- Your preferred width is saved automatically.
Searching this documentation
The documentation site has a built-in full-text search you can open from anywhere using a keyboard shortcut.
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOS | ⌘ K (Command + K) |
| Windows / Linux | Ctrl + K |
Pressing the shortcut opens a search modal. Type your query and the results update instantly across all documentation pages. Use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys to move between results, press Enter to open a result, and press Escape to close the search modal without navigating away.
You can also open the search modal by clicking the Search button that appears in the top navigation bar of the documentation site.
Searching and filtering application data
Most list pages in the Axiom application provide a search bar and filter controls:
- Search — type to filter records by name or code.
- Filters — use dropdowns to narrow results by status, country, or other attributes.
- Clear Filters — reset all active filters at once.
Results update automatically as you type or change filters.
Keyboard shortcuts
Axiom provides keyboard shortcuts to speed up navigation and data entry. The shortcuts are consistent across all pages that support the corresponding feature.
| Shortcut | Action | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+F / ⌘F | Focus the search input | Code Mappings, Countries, Currencies, Languages, LEI Records, Admin → Translations |
| Esc | Close the top-most open panel or dropdown | All pages with overlays |
Note: Pressing Ctrl+F / ⌘F on a page that has a search bar will focus that bar and select any existing text, so you can start typing immediately. The browser's built-in find-in-page dialog is suppressed on these pages.
Expected result
You can navigate to any module you have access to and locate records using search and filters.
Common issues
| Issue | Possible cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| A module is not visible in the menu | You may not have the required role | Contact your administrator |
| Saved column preferences are not applied | Browser storage may be cleared | Re-save your preferences |
| Language reverts after logout | Preference not saved to your profile | Ensure you are logged in before saving preferences |
Related tasks
- LEI Records — search and view Legal Entity Identifier data.
- Sign In & Access — return to login help.