Assign a New Shell to a Desktop

Shells include a header and a footer with optional components, such as a navigation column on the left or right side. When a portal is accessed by a user, each of the components in the shell are rendered to form the frame that contains the books, pages, and portlets.

To assign a new shell to a desktop:

1. In the Portal Resources tree, select a desktop.
2. Select the Desktop Properties tab in the Editor pane if it is not already selected.
3. In the Default Shell pull-down menu, select the shell you want for your desktop.
4. Click Save.

Related Help Topics:

• Overview of Shells
• Overview of Desktops
• Modify Shell Properties