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Side panel guide

QA Workspace runs in the Chrome side panel — a permanent right-hand pane that stays visible while you click through the application under test. This guide walks through installing it, opening it, and getting it out of the way when you do not need it.

1. 1. Install from the Chrome Web Store

   Use the Add to Chrome button anywhere on this site. Chrome will list the permissions (side panel, storage, screenshot capture) and ask for confirmation.

2. 2. Pin the icon

   Click the puzzle-piece icon in the Chrome toolbar and pin QA Workspace so it sits next to your address bar. Pinning is optional, but it makes opening the panel one click instead of two.

3. 3. Open the side panel

   Click the QA Workspace toolbar icon, or use Chrome's side panel toggle in the top right of the browser. The panel slides in from the right and stays pinned across tabs in the same window.

4. 4. Arrange your screen

   The application under test takes the left portion of the window; the runner sits on the right. The panel is wide enough for steps, expected results, and a screenshot thumbnail without crowding the app you are testing.

5. 5. Bind a global shortcut (optional)

   Visit chrome://extensions/shortcuts and assign a key combination to Toggle side panel. Now the runner is one keystroke away on every tab.

6. 6. Import your first plan

   Drop an .xlsx or .csv file onto the import area. Confirm the column mapping and the test cases appear in the runner — ready for the first step.