Overview
We’re making it easier to view and interact with contact details without losing your place. With the new contact overlay, clicking a contact’s name from the opportunities (contact name or conversation icon) or appointments page now opens the contact within the same page instead of automatically redirecting you to the contact details page. This gives you quick access to contact information and conversations while keeping your current workflow in context.
What has changed
Previously, clicking a contact’s name from opportunities or appointments redirected you to the contact details page. You can now choose how you want to view the contact
Single-column view: Opens the left panel of the contact details page alongside conversations and other right-panel features.
Two-column view: Opens an expanded view with the contact details panel and an extended Conversations view.
Go directly to the Contact details page: If you prefer the existing experience, you can continue opening the full contact details page directly.
If you open the full contact details page from the overlay, you can also navigate back to the page you were previously working on, helping you continue where you left off. A separate icon is available for users who want to skip the overlay and open the Contact details page directly.
The overlay also respects your contact details page customizations. If your contact details page has been customized, those same customizations will appear in the overlay, providing a consistent experience across both views.
Why it matters
Managing opportunities and appointments often requires quickly checking contact information or reviewing a conversation. Previously, doing so meant navigating away from the page you were working on and then finding your way back.
The contact overlay reduces this unnecessary navigation by bringing contact details and conversations directly into your existing workflow. This means fewer page changes, better context retention, and faster access to the information you need.
Next steps
The contact overlay is currently available for opportunities and appointments. We plan to gradually extend this experience to additional areas where contact names appear, making it easier to access contact information without leaving your current workflow.
