| title | Summary: Basic Navigation | Microsoft Docs |
|---|---|
| ms.custom | |
| ms.date | 06/13/2017 |
| ms.prod | sql-server-2014 |
| ms.reviewer | |
| ms.technology | ssms |
| ms.topic | conceptual |
| ms.assetid | de4e9430-7290-4ce5-be9e-f247539460e1 |
| author | stevestein |
| ms.author | sstein |
| manager | craigg |
The [!INCLUDEssManStudioFull] design surface can be customized to your personal preference and work requirements.
The following are best practices for using the [!INCLUDEssManStudio] workspace efficiently:
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Close windows you do not expect to use right away.
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If the tool you want is not visible, select it from the View menu.
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Use Auto Hide to provide more room in the environment layout.
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Set the At startup option to customize the default layout.