Understanding and Using the Help Feature in BakeSmart
What Can Be Accessed
The Help feature gives you quick access to:
- SmartSearch for fast answers
- A full library of Help Desk articles and walkthroughs
- The BakeSmart news feed with updates and announcements
- A feedback tool to report bugs or request help
- Direct links to the BakeSmart website, Help Desk, and demo scheduling
How to Access the Help Feature
From anywhere in BakeSmart, click the pink HELP icon located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
This opens the Help Desk panel, which has three main tabs at the bottom:
- Home
- News
- Provide Feedback
Explore the Tabs
Home Tab
At the top, you’ll see the SmartSearch bar
💡 Type a question or keyword (e.g., “add user,” “edit product”) to get a summary and list of relevant articles.
Below the search, you’ll find three buttons that link directly to:
- The BakeSmart website
- The full Help Desk knowledge base
- A scheduling platform to book a live demo
💡 Use the demo link to explore features your bakery may not be using yet!
News Tab
This opens a feed of recent announcements, new features, and article releases from BakeSmart
- Click on any article to expand and read
- Use Dismiss or Mark All as Read to clear notifications from your feed
Provide Feedback Tab
- Opens a side panel where you can:
- Upload screenshots or videos of an issue
- Write a brief description of the problem or feedback
- This submission goes straight to our BakeSmart specialists
💡 Our team may also ask you to use this feature if you're already working with support and need to send additional details.
Tips for Using the Help Feature
- Use SmartSearch before reaching out—many questions are answered in detail within our articles
- The feedback tool is ideal for reporting visual issues or bugs (screenshots really help!)
- Be sure to close the Help Desk by clicking the HELP button again when you're done—it will return you to the Dashboard
Watch a Walkthrough Video
Want to see the Help feature in action? Check out our quick walkthrough on how to use SmartSearch, explore articles, and send feedback.
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