Quick Start

Get your perfect new tab setup in just a few minutes.

Understanding the Interface

When you first open acetab, you’ll see:

  • Main Area — Your widget grid or link cards
  • Screen Switcher — On the left (or wherever you position it)
  • Top Bar — Logo and search bar
  • Edit Button — Bottom corner (pencil icon)

Edit Mode

Edit mode is how you customize everything. To enter edit mode:

  1. Click the pencil icon in the bottom-right corner
  2. Or press E on your keyboard

In edit mode, you can:

  • Add, remove, and configure widgets
  • Drag widgets to reposition them
  • Resize widgets by dragging their corners
  • Change backgrounds and settings

Click the pencil again (or press E) to exit edit mode.

Adding Your First Widget

  1. Enter edit mode
  2. Click the ”+” button that appears
  3. Choose a widget from the list
  4. The widget appears on your dashboard
  5. Drag it where you want it
  6. Click the widget’s settings icon to configure it

Link screens are perfect for organizing bookmarks:

  1. Click ”+” next to your screens in the switcher
  2. Choose “Link Screen”
  3. Name your screen (e.g., “Work”, “Personal”)
  4. Enter edit mode
  5. Click ”+ Add Link”
  6. Enter the URL, title, and optional description

Changing Your Background

  1. Enter edit mode
  2. Click the background/settings icon in the toolbar
  3. Choose from:
    • Preset images — Curated high-quality backgrounds
    • Solid color — Pick any color
    • Gradient — Smooth color transitions
    • Custom image — Upload your own

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
EToggle edit mode
1-9Switch to screen 1-9
/ Navigate between pages
Ctrl/Cmd + KOpen link search

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics: