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## 2 Quick Start

"Quick Start" offers a quick introduction to Oracle APEX.

This section explains how to access your development environment, describes the Workspace home page, the App Builder home page, and the Application home page. In addition, you will learn how to edit your account profile and user preferences and how to access product documentation.

Tip:

If you are accessing an on-premises installation, complete the installation process before continuing. See Oracle APEX Installation Guide.

- About Accessing Your Development Environment
  How you sign in and access your development environment depends upon your user role and where Oracle APEX resides.
- Understanding Oracle APEX
  Oracle APEX provides you with all the tools you need to build apps in a single, extensible platform, which runs as a part of Oracle Database.
- Understanding the Workspace Home Page
  When you sign in to Oracle APEX, the Workspace home page appears.
- APEX Menu Bar
  Learn about the APEX menu bar.
- Understanding App Builder
  Developers use App Builder to create and manage applications and application pages.
- Changing Your Profile or Password
  Edit your account profile to update your profile (email address, first or last name), upload a profile photo, or change your password.
- Editing User Preferences and Enabling Dark Mode
  Click the Account menu to enable or disable Dark Mode or edit user preferences.
- Using Oracle APEX Documentation
  Oracle APEX provides field-level help, a hosted online documentation library, and links to the documentation from the product. From the APEX Documentation page in the Oracle Help Center, you can browse content by publication, search content, or download the entire documentation library.
- Using the App Gallery
  Use the App Gallery to install Sample Apps, Starter Apps, Custom Apps, and Utility Apps.