Resize a docked or floating chat panel
Resize a docked or floating chat panel in Cortex Chat: practical steps, setting explanations, result checks and troubleshooting.
The divider supports pointer and keyboard resizing, while the floating panel has its own resize grip. Resizing should improve workspace room without changing which assistant or app is active.
Before you start
Appearance, layout, notification sounds and some cached history are device/browser state. The interface explicitly marks a conversation background as This device and distinguishes an account-saved default Sidekick from a cached value. Another participant or device may therefore look different without anything being broken. A cached conversation is useful while reconnecting but does not prove that identity is currently verified or that a new message reached the server. Preserve useful drafts before clearing browser storage. When troubleshooting, distinguish browser permission, local preference, network availability and external service state instead of treating them as one setting.
Step-by-step
- Locate Resize Sidekick chat on the docked divider, or Resize floating chat on the floating panel.
- Drag to the desired size, or focus the control and use arrow keys.
- Check that the composer, app and settings controls remain usable after the change.
What the settings mean
| Control or state | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Device preference | A setting whose effect is local to this browser or device. |
| Account preference | A value confirmed as saved to the signed-in account. |
| Cached history | Previously stored conversation content, not a new server result. |
| Browser permission | Microphone, sound or notification authority outside the app switch. |
Check the result
The panel fits your workspace and retains the intended conversation.
If it does not work
If the window is narrow, use the mobile/list layout rather than forcing a desktop width. A clipped panel may be a layout issue, not missing data.
Continue with the right context
Return to the Cortex Chat guide index to choose another task. Keep the current account, assistant and conversation in view when following the next guide. To use the product, open Cortex Chat.
- Switch between light and dark mode
- Choose a conversation background
- Upload or remove a custom chat background
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