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diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/understand-interface.md b/src/content/docs/guides/understand-interface.md index 3659dc7..495f3e6 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/guides/understand-interface.md +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/understand-interface.md @@ -51,9 +51,6 @@ files. and **Ctrl+S** for copying, pasting, and saving text. - **Plain Text Format**: Text is encoded in UTF-8 without formatting to ensure clarity and compatibility. Future plans may include rich text editing. - -#### Large Text File Support - - Files up to **1MB** are supported. Larger files may cause performance issues and are not recommended. - While loading large files, editing will be temporarily disabled until the @@ -99,24 +96,38 @@ and algorithms used. ## Key Toolbox -The **Key Toolbox**, located on the right side of the interface, lists all -available keys. It provides details such as key type, name, email address, and -usage. Users can select keys for specific operations by ticking the boxes in the -first column. +Located on the right side, the Key Toolbox lists all your available keys, +including public, private, and key groups. + +Key features: + +- Selection: Tick boxes to choose keys for current operations. +- Type/Usage/Email: Quickly review each key’s function. +- Tab Filtering: Tabs let you quickly filter keys by type or status. + +Keys that are expired, revoked, or unavailable are hidden by default, but can be +managed in the Manage Keys interface. + +### Understanding the Key Toolbox Table -### Key Details +The Key Toolbox contains detailed information about each key. Some of the +columns and codes—especially in the Type and Usage columns—may not be +immediately obvious. The section below explains the meaning of these less +obvious—but essential—fields and codes, so you can confidently interpret key +types, usage, and status in your daily cryptographic operations. - **Type**: - `pub`: Public key (for encryption or verification). - `pub/sec`: Key pair with both public and private keys. - `pub/sec#`: Key pair with missing primary key. - `pub/sec^`: Key pair with components stored on a smart card. -- **Email Address**: Shows the email associated with each key. + - `group`: Key Group (a collection of public keys used as one recipient for + encryption). - **Usage**: Indicates key functionality with codes: - - `C`: Certification. - - `E`: Encryption. - - `S`: Signing. - - `A`: Authentication. + - `C`: Certification – can certify (sign) other keys (typically primary keys only) + - `E`: Encryption – can encrypt data to this key + - `S`: Signing – can create digital signatures + - `A`: Authentication – can be used for authentication (e.g. SSH) ### Categories |