Preferences & Settings
Customize Nirvana to work the way you do.
Settings categories
Account & personal
- Access your settings - Find and navigate the settings interface
- Change your personal details - Update account information and preferences
- Set the first day of the week - Customize calendar and scheduling preferences
Interface customization
- Look & feel options (density, layout, themes)
- List display preferences
- Keyboard shortcut customization
- Email notification settings
Quick access to settings
Desktop/Web
- Press H for help and getting started options
- Press , (comma) to open preferences directly
- Click your profile/account area in the interface
Mobile
- Access through the main menu
- Account settings available in app preferences
Popular customizations
Display density: Choose between compact, comfortable, or spacious list layouts
Global filtering: Set preferences for how area filtering works across the app
Email preferences: Configure Focus list emails and other notifications
Rapid Entry: Enable or disable the quick-add interface
Unassigned items: Choose whether to show items without area tags in filtered views
Getting started helpers
The settings include built-in help for new users:
- Email-to-inbox address and instructions
- Keyboard shortcuts reference
- Basic workflow guidance
- Feature introductions and tips