OkMap Tutorial - Customize the OkMap interface

Published on September 7, 2026 - Video duration: 4:00

Tutorial overview

Tutorial on how to customize the OkMap interface.

In this video you will see how to customize the Ribbon and Quick Access menus, manage the status bar, dock and undock windows, lock window docking, use full-screen mode and choose the interface theme.

Recommended prerequisite

To better understand this tutorial, we recommend watching first:

Procedure:

  • Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access menus
  • Minimize and show the Ribbon again
  • Add the Load photo command to the Quick Access menu
  • Show, close and hide the status bar
  • Dock and undock the map window
  • Lock window docking
  • Display the map in full screen
  • Restore the normal view
  • Choose the light, dark or automatic theme

Tips:

  • Customize the Quick Access menu with the commands you use most frequently
  • Minimize the Ribbon when you want more space for the map
  • Use the status bar to quickly view the available information
  • Dock and undock windows to organize the workspace
  • Lock window docking when you have configured the desired layout
  • Choose the theme that best suits your preferences and usage conditions

Notes:

  • The Ribbon can be minimized to show only the tabs and can be reopened by clicking a tab
  • The Quick Access menu can be customized by adding the desired commands from those available
  • The status bar can be shown, closed or hidden
  • Windows can be docked or undocked to customize the workspace
  • The map window can only be docked in the center, while most other windows can also be docked to the sides, top and bottom
  • Window docking can be locked
  • OkMap supports light, dark and automatic themes based on Windows settings

Common errors:

  • Forgetting that the map window can only be docked in the center
  • Changing the window layout without knowing how to restore it
  • Hiding the status bar without considering the information it provides
  • Choosing a theme that does not suit your display preferences

Want to apply these concepts with OkMap?

After watching the video tutorials, you can learn more by reading the technical articles or download OkMap Desktop and work directly with maps, GPX tracks and GPS data.

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