# Glossary

Use this page as a quick reference. Use **Ctrl/⌘ + F** to jump to a term.

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* [Action](#action)
* [Action Group](#action-group)
* [Cell](#cell)
* [Child Kanban](#child-kanban)
* [Compact Layout](#compact-layout)
* [Composite Kanban](#composite-kanban)
* [Custom Attribute](#custom-attribute)
* [Dashboard](#dashboard)
* [Handler](#handler)
* [Junction](#junction)
* [Kanban](#kanban)
* [Layout](#layout)
* [Merge Field](#merge-field)
* [Stage Age](#stage-age)
* [Variable](#variable)

### A

#### Action

A reusable operation that runs in a specific **context object** (like `Case` or `Opportunity`).

Actions are commonly triggered by:

* moving a card between columns
* clicking a button, menu item, or cell
* running an Action manually, in batch, or on schedule

See [Working with Actions](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/components/actions-action-groups/basics/working-with-actions).

#### Action Group

A sequence of Actions executed in order.

Action Groups can also share **Variables** between steps.

See [Working with Action Groups](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/components/actions-action-groups/basics/working-with-action-groups).

### C

#### Cell

A small UI element that shows text, an icon, a link, or a menu.

Cells can be used for display or interaction.

You can attach a **Handler** to a cell.

See [Configuring Rows, Cells, Menus and Buttons](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/tools/configuring-rows-cells-menus-and-buttons).

#### Child Kanban

A Standard Kanban with extra settings for embedding on a Salesforce record page.

A Child Kanban typically auto-filters to show records related to the current record.

See [What are Kanbans?](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/what-are-kanbans) and [Configuring Child Kanban](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout/configuring-child-kanban).

#### Compact Layout

The **front** of a card.

It defines what you see inside the card while browsing a column.

See [How to configure Card Compact Layout](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-compact-layout).

#### Composite Kanban

A parent Kanban that contains multiple Kanbans inside containers.

It has its own header, filter panel, and sidebar.

See [What are Kanbans?](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/what-are-kanbans) and [Working with Composite Kanban Layout](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout).

#### Custom Attribute

A custom key/value pair stored on a **Column** or **Card**.

Use custom attributes like extra fields in merge fields and formulas.

For merge-field access, the attribute name is exposed with an `a__` prefix.

See:

* [How to Set and Use Column Custom Attributes](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-column/how-to-set-and-use-column-custom-attributes)
* [How to configure and use Card Custom Attributes](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-and-use-card-custom-attributes)

### D

#### Dashboard

In this documentation, “dashboard” is often used as a synonym for a Kanban board.

A dashboard is usually a Standard Kanban configured for a specific workflow.

See [Demo Example: Cases Dashboard](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/getting-started/demo-example-cases-dashboard).

### H

#### Handler

A configurable reaction to a user interaction.

Handlers can:

* open an SObject or details view
* show a form or component
* navigate to a URL
* execute an Action or Action Group
* fire events

Handlers can also chain **Success** and **Error** handlers.

See [Configuring Handlers](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/tools/configuring-handlers).

### J

#### Junction

Short for **Column Junction**.

A Column Junction links columns for a specific card type.

It controls:

* whether the card is visible in a column
* allowed drag-and-drop target columns
* drop behavior (refresh, remove, etc.)
* which Actions run on each move direction

See [Configuring Card Movement and Column Junctions](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-card/configuring-card-movement-and-column-junctions).

### K

#### Kanban

A configurable board that visualizes records as cards in columns.

Flexi Kanban supports Standard, Child, and Composite Kanbans.

See [What are Kanbans?](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/what-are-kanbans).

### L

#### Layout

A configurable arrangement of UI elements.

In Flexi Kanban, “layout” is used in a few places:

* **Card Compact Layout**: what the card looks like in a column
* **Card Layout**: what opens when you click a card (sidebar or modal)
* **Composite Kanban Layout**: how containers are placed and sized

See:

* [How to configure Card Compact Layout](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-compact-layout)
* [How to configure Card Layout](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-layout)
* [Working with Composite Kanban Layout](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout)

### M

#### Merge Field

A placeholder you can insert into text inputs, formulas, styles, and configs.

Merge fields resolve at runtime using the current context.

Examples:

* `{Case.Id}`
* `{$Variables.SelectedCaseReason}`
* `{$TargetColumn.a__Status}`

See [Using Merge Field Picker](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/tools/using-merge-field-picker).

### S

#### Stage Age

A common Kanban metric meaning “how long a record has been in its current stage.”

Flexi Kanban does not enforce a single definition.

You typically calculate it from your source object fields.

Example: on Opportunity, you can compute it using a field like `LastStageChangeDate`.

### V

#### Variable

A user-defined, in-memory string value.

Variables:

* can be inserted as merge fields (`$Variables`)
* can be updated by Actions
* keep their values when the Kanban is refreshed

See [How to Configure Variables](https://docs.flexikanban.ai/standard-kanban/configure-kanban/how-to-configure-variables).