|   8MS User Guide   | 
      Common Features and Functions   | 
    
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The 8MS user interface has many common functions and graphical objects that appear on the various screens. This section of the 8MS User Guide describes those common functions and objects.
| Shortcuts | Shortcuts provide a quick way to execute common queries and actions. | 
| Choice Lists | Drop-down lists of items, such as Number Lists, Routing Sets, and Templates, provide an easy way to filter data, and are customizable. | 
| Batches | Batches provide the ability to perform an action on many numbers. | 
| Data Lists | Results from search screens provide lists of data which have common attributes and behaviors. Learn how to make the most of these lists. | 
| Toolbar | The toolbar, located on the upper right of all screens, provides several tools related to the screen you are currently viewing. | 
| Customizing 8MS | The 8MS user interface is customizable. This section explains how to set Company and User Preferences. All Preferences and descriptions are listed. |