End of support notice: On March 31, 2027, AWS will end support for Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client. After March 31, 2027, you will no longer be able to access the WorkSpaces Thin Client console or WorkSpaces Thin Client resources. For more information, see [Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client end of support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/workspacesthinclient-end-of-support.html).
# Using the toolbar
You can access all of WorkSpaces Thin Client device functions through a toolbar on your display. From this toolbar, you are able to control the basic settings of your WorkSpaces Thin Client device.
The toolbar, in its collapsed form, is located on the right side of your display represented as a dark bar.
## Accessing your toolbar
To access the toolbar functions, you need to expand it. Once expanded, the available functions will appear. The toolbar collapses once you are finished using it.
1. Select the dark bar on the right of your display.
![\[Amazon WorkSpaces login screen showing disconnected status and option to return to sign-in page.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/toolbar-3.png)
1. Select the function you want to use. For a list of functions, see [Toolbar functions](#toolbar-functions).
1. Select any area on the primary display to collapse the toolbar.
![\[Amazon WorkSpaces login screen showing disconnected status and option to return to sign-in page.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/toolbar-2.png)
1. If you want to use your keyboard, press CTRL\$1ALT\$1SHIFT\$1T to expand or collapse the toolbar.
## Positioning your toolbar
The toolbar is located on the side of your WorkSpaces Thin Client display. It is located along the right edge of the screen on your primary monitor by default. You can change the position of your toolbar.
**Changing your toolbar position**
1. Go to **Settings** then **About**.
1. Go to the **Toolbar position on the screen** section.
1. Click on the switch to select either **Right** or **Left**.
![\[Settings page showing software details, installed software, toolbar position, and reset device options.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/tb-settings-left.png)
The toolbar will show up along the edge of the screen on your primary monitor on the side your have selected.
![\[Amazon WorkSpaces sign-in page for a fully managed remote desktop service.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/tb-expanded-left.png)
## Toolbar functions
When the toolbar is expanded, a list of functions is available for you to use. These are the basic settings of your WorkSpaces Thin Client device.
| Button | Function | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ![\[alt text not found\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/Sign_In_Button.png) | Sign in | Selecting **Sign In** takes you to your virtual desktop session sign in page. You need to enter your virtual desktop session username and password to start a session. If you are using WorkSpaces, this function changes to **Exit Session**. |
| ![\[alt text not found\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/Exit_Session_Button.png) | Exit Session | Selecting **Exit Session** will end your current session and require re-authentication to regain access. Please note that some preferences may not be preserved. If you are using WorkSpaces Applications or WorkSpaces Secure Browser, this button is removed from the toolbar. Use the Disconnect function within the virtual desktop to sign out of your session. |
| ![\[Settings icon represented by a gear or cog symbol.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/settings.png) | Settings | Accesses the settings for your device. These settings include: [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/using-toolbar.html) |
| ![\[Network icon with Wi-Fi symbol indicating wireless connectivity.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/network.png) | Network | Accesses the network settings of your device. For more information, see [Managing networks](managing-networks.md). |
| ![\[Icon representing sleep or night mode, showing a crescent moon symbol.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/sleep-button.png) | Sleep | Puts the device into Sleep mode. For more information, see [Setting the Sleep mode](device-sleep.md). |
| ![\[Lock icon representing security or access control in cloud services.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/lock.png) | Lock | Ends the current session and takes you to the lock page. Once locked, you can select **Unlock** to access your Sign In page. |
| ![\[Circular arrow icon representing the restart or refresh action.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/restart.png) | Restart | Restarts the device. For more information, see [Rebooting by using the toolbar](rebooting-device.md#reboot-ui). |
| ![\[Power icon with "Shutdown" text, indicating a shutdown or power off option.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/shutdown.png) | Shutdown | Logs you out of the session and shuts down the device. |
| ![\[Bell icon representing notifications in a user interface.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/notifications.png) | Notifications | Accesses the Notifications for your device. |