> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype-docs/basics/sidebar/sidebar-sections.md).

# Sections

The Channel Sidebar is divided into **sections**, which can be hidden, reordered, or fine-tuned to match how you actually work. This page covers the controls for managing these sections.

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## Default Sections

When you first enter a Channel, the sidebar shows:

<table><thead><tr><th width="189.91015625">Section</th><th>What it contains</th><th>Who sees it</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shared Pins</strong></td><td>Objects pinned by the Owner</td><td>All members</td></tr><tr><td><strong>My Favorites</strong></td><td>Objects pinned for you</td><td>Just you</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Unread</strong></td><td>Notifications</td><td>Just you</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Recently Edited</strong></td><td>Objects modified recently</td><td>All members</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Types</strong></td><td>All Objects grouped by Type</td><td>All members</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bin</strong></td><td>Deleted Objects</td><td>All members</td></tr></tbody></table>

In personal (single-member) Channels, the distinction between "you" and "all members" doesn't matter — but the layout is the same.

### Pins and Favorites

Anytype has two distinct mechanisms:

* **My Favorites** — personal, visible only to you. Use the 'star' icon
* **Shared Pins** — public and visible to all members. The Channel Owner sets them.

To learn more on how to add, remove, and organize them, see [Pins & Favorites](/anytype-docs/basics/sidebar/pins-and-favorites.md) for details.

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### Types

The [Types](/anytype-docs/organize/types.md) section is the master index of your space. Here are some additional features:

* **Quick Create Object** — hover over any Type to reveal a '+' button. Click it to create a new Object of that Type instantly.
* **Add New Types** — hover over the Type section title to reveal a '+ New Type' button.
* **Reorder Types** — click and drag a Type to reorder its position in the list.
* **Hidden Types** — only Types that have at least one Object appear in the sidebar automatically. To create an Object of a Type that isn't visible on the sidebar, click the [Create Dropdown in the Sidebar](/anytype-docs/creation/objects.md#create-menu) to reveal all your Types.

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### Recently Edited

The **Recently Edited** section shows Objects that have been modified recently. This is useful for picking up where you or others in the space have left off. This section has an extra setting: who counts as "recently edited"?

1. Hover over the **Recently Edited** header.
2. Click the three-dot menu.
3. Choose:
   * **Any member** — shows changes made by anyone in the space
   * **Only me** — shows only Objects you edited

Use **Only me** in busy team Channels where your own work would otherwise be buried under everyone else's edits.

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### Unread

The **Unread** section surfaces notifications from your Channel. These typically come from [Chats](/anytype-docs/collaborate/chats.md) and [Discussions](/anytype-docs/collaborate/discussions.md). This section is temporary, appearing and disappearing based on active notifications.

You can reorder this section to be at the top or bottom, depending on your needs. You cannot hide this section. See [Manage Sections](#manage-sections) for more details.

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### Bin

The Bin appears as its own section in the Sidebar. Its three-dot menu lets you:

* **Hide section** — remove it from view (it's still accessible via Channel Settings > Bin)
* **Empty Bin** (Owners only) — permanently delete every Object inside

## Manage Sections

There are two paths to show, hide, and reorder Sidebar sections.

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**From the Channel Header:**

1. Right-click the Channel name at the top of the sidebar.
2. Choose **Manage Sections**.

**From a section header:**

1. Hover over a section's header in the Sidebar.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to its name.
3. Choose **Manage Sections** to see the full list, or **Hide section** to hide just this one.

The Manage Sections panel opens as a centered popup, listing every section with toggles to show or hide each one and drag handles to reorder.

### Reordering Sections

Drag the handle to the left of a section name to move it up or down in the sidebar. The section order applies to your settings only — other members keep their own ordering.

### Hiding Sections

Toggle the eye icon to hide or show a section. Hidden sections aren't deleted — they just don't appear in the sidebar. You can bring them back any time from this panel.

In shared Channels, individual members can only delete Objects they personally moved to Bin. Owners can delete all Objects in Bin.

## Tips

{% hint style="info" %}
**Hide what you don't use, on a per-Channel basis.** A team project Channel might benefit from the Recently Edited section being prominent. A personal Channel might hide it entirely.
{% endhint %}


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