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+.. _memory:
+
+Memory
+======
+
+Glances uses two columns: one for the ``RAM`` and one for the ``SWAP``.
+
+.. image:: ../_static/mem.png
+
+If enough space is available, Glances displays extended information for
+the ``RAM``:
+
+.. image:: ../_static/mem-wide.png
+
+Alerts are only set for used memory and used swap.
+
+Legend:
+
+======== ============
+RAM/Swap Status
+======== ============
+``<50%`` ``OK``
+``>50%`` ``CAREFUL``
+``>70%`` ``WARNING``
+``>90%`` ``CRITICAL``
+======== ============
+
+.. note::
+ Limit values can be overwritten in the configuration file under
+ the ``[memory]`` and/or ``[memswap]`` sections.