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A quick tour of Communicator Next

Find your way around the desktop and web app.

NextUpdated October 2026

Communicator Next has a navigation bar down the left side, a list in the middle and the open item on the right.

AreaWhat it's for
DialerType a number or name to call, and pick the number you call from
ChatDirect and group conversations, files, threads and pinned messages
Calls / HistoryRecent calls on all your devices
VoicemailYour messages, with playback and download
MeetingsJoin, start, schedule and list meetings
ContactsCompany phonebook, favorites and shared contacts
SMS / FaxText messages and faxes, if your account has them
Settings (gear icon)Audio, video, notifications, appearance, language and account

Your profile and status

Your picture at the top shows your status. Click it to change status, set a status message or open your account options.

Editions

Your view depends on the edition your administrator or service provider assigned: Office, Business, Agent (for contact centre queues) or Supervisor (for team leads). If you can't find something in this wiki, it may not be part of your edition.

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