hi-BBS displays three palettes that give access to its four major sections:
- Electronic mail
- Information (Read-only)
- Forums (Read/Write)
- Teleconferencing
The Navigation Palette
 
The Navigation Palette controls the access to most sections of hi-BBS, except
Mail. A short explanation is given below.
The Mail Palette
 
The Mail Palette is a visible indicator of new electronic mail received in your IN box and of your OUT box, off-line composed mail, ready to be sent. It also gives access to the BBS Mail window, that lets you manage your IN/OUT Mail. It is available either on or off line.
The Status Palette
 
The Status Palette displays information about your connection and lets you connect to hi-BBS without going to the Connection List window first.