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, explains 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 Oracle APEX depends upon your user role and where 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.