Customizing Your Workspace Preferences

📝 Description

This article walks you through customizing your IXL Core workspace — including theme settings, dashboard layout, notifications, and language preferences. Personalizing your environment helps you work more comfortably and efficiently while ensuring that your most-used tools are always within reach.

🎥 Prefer to watch instead?
Watch our quick customization tutorial on the IXL Core YouTube Channel for a step-by-step video guide.

🚀 Overview

Every user interacts with IXL Core differently. The Workspace Preferences section allows you to tailor the platform’s appearance, layout, and notifications to match your style and workflow.

You can:

• Switch between Light 🌞 and Dark 🌙 modes

• Reorganize your Dashboard Widgets

• Manage Email and In-App Notifications

• Choose your preferred Language and Date Format

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access Your Preferences

1. Log in to your IXL Core account: https://app.ixlcore.com.

2. Click your Profile Icon 👤 on the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Select My Preferences or User Settings from the dropdown menu.

💡 Tip: You can also reach this section under Settings → Personal Preferences, depending on your user role.

Step 2: Change Your Theme

1. Under the Display Settings tab, locate Theme Mode.

2. Choose between Light Mode or Dark Mode.

3. Your interface updates instantly, making it easier to work in your preferred visual style.

🎨 Bonus: Dark Mode is ideal for reducing eye strain during long work sessions.

Step 3: Customize Dashboard Layout

1. Navigate to your Dashboard.

2. Click the Customize or Edit Layout button.

3. Drag and drop widgets to rearrange them according to your workflow.

4. Click Save Layout when finished.

💡 Tip: Keep your most-used widgets (like Projects or Financial Overview) at the top for quick access.

Step 4: Manage Notifications

1. Go to Preferences → Notifications.

2. Choose which events you want to be notified about (e.g., new tasks, payments, or messages).

3. Toggle between Email Alerts, In-App Alerts, and Desktop Pop-Ups.

4. Click Save when done.

🔔 Pro Tip: Disable less important alerts to stay focused while keeping critical updates active.

Step 5: Update Language, Region, and Date Format

1. Go to Preferences → Localization Settings.

2. Choose your Language, Currency, and Date Format.

3. Select your Time Zone to ensure all project deadlines and payroll dates align correctly.

4. Click Save Changes to apply.

🌍 Tip: Setting the right region ensures financial and time reports are displayed accurately.

💡 Additional Customization Options

• Avatar: Upload a profile picture for easy team recognition.

• Email Signature: Add your contact details or job title for outgoing communication.

• Pinned Shortcuts: Pin your top 3 frequently used modules to your sidebar for one-click access.

🧠 Watch how to personalize your workspace on our YouTube Channel — we demonstrate each setting visually.

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

🔗 Related Articles

• Inviting Team Members to Join IXL Core

• Understanding User Roles and Permissions

• Navigating the IXL Core Dashboard