The Menu column includes a list of your applications and shortcuts. Applications allow you to access information and tasks pertaining to a particular topic. You can add additional applications as well as remove applications from this list. Some applications are required and cannot be removed. Shortcuts give you quick access to a preferred list of tasks or reports. This can be helpful for tasks or reports you use frequently, or those which are challenging or complex to search for. A maximum of ten shortcuts can be added at any given time.