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Carbon Design System: UI shell right panel
Documents a right-side panel as an optional shell panel for additional actions or content associated with a header icon, including anchoring, width, viewport height, expansion, and dismissal behavior.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Details panel | Choose details panel when a selected object needs durable side-by-side inspection while users browse neighboring objects. | Selecting an object updates both the source selection indicator and the details panel title. | Supports anchored right-panel anatomy, consistent width, viewport-height placement, expansion, and dismissal. |
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- Details panel vs drawer vs hover card vs accordion
Carbon right-panel guidance supports anchored panel behavior and a consistent side panel relationship to the shell.
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Publisher: IBM Carbon Design System. Last checked: .