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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Using the contextual side panel in Information Request Playbook

The contextual side panel provides you with the tools that can help you to research and resolve problems about your cases.

The contextual side panel in the CSM Configurable Workspace gives you access to information that can help you resolve information request cases.

It includes a column of icons that you can select to access different types of information.

The following table shows you the tabs that you should see on the contextual side panel in the Information Request Playbook.

FieldDescription
Record information icon
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Record information icon
Relevant information about a record. In Service Request Playbook, the ribbon displays the record information, constituent details, the case timeline, and the active and inactive service level agreements \(SLAs\). For more information on how to view information about the ribbon in playbooks, see Viewing the ribbon information in Information Request Playbook.
Agent assist icon \(
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Agent assist icon\)
List of search results with the content that is related to the record that you are viewing. The content may include knowledge articles, recommended actions, or other records. For more information, see Agent assist Overview.
Attachments icon \(
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Attachments icon\)
Ability for you to attach knowledge base content to a response to the requester in the activity stream.
Template icon \(
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Templates icon\)
Standard content that is related to resolving the issue. To create a template, select the template icon
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Create template icon..
Response template icon \(
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Response template icon\)
Reusable messages that you can copy and paste into the cases and case tasks. For more information on using and creating response templates, see Use response templates in Information Request Playbook.
Dynamic Related Records icon \(
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Dynamic Related Records icon\)
Related records in the contextual side panel that dynamically change based on the context of the current record or playbook activity.
Activity stream icon
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Activity stream icon
Ability for you to communicate with requesters and make internal notes about the work that is done on a record.