Docked sidebar vs floating overlay
Users can switch the assistant between a docked sidebar layout and a floating overlay without losing the session (layout swap in SidebarController).
What this is
You can use Oasis Assistant docked (attached to the window edge) or as a floating overlay over the page. The product swaps layout without unloading your session when possible.
How to use it
- From the assistant header, use the layout toggle (when shown) or follow in-product hints.
- Docked keeps a stable strip for long sessions; overlay gives more page width.
- If a swap fails, Oasis falls back to a legacy hide/show path; try toggling once more.
Notes and limits
Reduced-motion preferences may change transition animations but not the end state.
Related topics
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