System vs Optional Components in Zendesk Layouts
What are the differences between system and optional components in Zendesk layouts?
In Zendesk layouts, components are categorized as either system or optional. System components are integral to the ticket layout and cannot be removed, though they can be moved to the context panel. These include the conversation thread, customer context, and ticket fields.
Optional components, on the other hand, are not required and can be added or removed as needed. These include Zendesk apps like Knowledge and side conversations, or third-party applications. You can place these optional components anywhere in the layout, either inside or outside of the context panel.
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