# Glossary Use this page as a quick reference. Use **Ctrl/⌘ + F** to jump to a term. Jump to: * [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](/components/actions-action-groups/basics/working-with-actions.md). #### Action Group A sequence of Actions executed in order. Action Groups can also share **Variables** between steps. See [Working with Action Groups](/components/actions-action-groups/basics/working-with-action-groups.md). ### 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](/standard-kanban/tools/configuring-rows-cells-menus-and-buttons.md). #### 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?](/what-are-kanbans.md) and [Configuring Child Kanban](/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout/configuring-child-kanban.md). #### 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](/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-compact-layout.md). #### Composite Kanban A parent Kanban that contains multiple Kanbans inside containers. It has its own header, filter panel, and sidebar. See [What are Kanbans?](/what-are-kanbans.md) and [Working with Composite Kanban Layout](/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout.md). #### 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](/standard-kanban/configure-column/how-to-set-and-use-column-custom-attributes.md) * [How to configure and use Card Custom Attributes](/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-and-use-card-custom-attributes.md) ### 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](/standard-kanban/getting-started/demo-example-cases-dashboard.md). ### 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](/standard-kanban/tools/configuring-handlers.md). ### 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](/standard-kanban/configure-card/configuring-card-movement-and-column-junctions.md). ### K #### Kanban A configurable board that visualizes records as cards in columns. Flexi Kanban supports Standard, Child, and Composite Kanbans. See [What are Kanbans?](/what-are-kanbans.md). ### 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](/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-compact-layout.md) * [How to configure Card Layout](/standard-kanban/configure-card/how-to-configure-card-layout.md) * [Working with Composite Kanban Layout](/composite-kanban/working-with-composite-kanban-layout.md) ### 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](/standard-kanban/tools/using-merge-field-picker.md). ### 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](/standard-kanban/configure-kanban/how-to-configure-variables.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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