HighLevel has introduced an all-new, Labs-only right sidebar in its Funnel & Website Builder. It is designed to streamline your design workflow, reduce clutter, and make editing faster and more intuitive. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, from enabling the feature to mastering its tabs, panels, and state persistence. It also includes answers to frequently asked questions and related resources.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What Is the Revamped Sidebar?
- Key Benefits of the Revamped Sidebar
- How to Enable the Sidebar Revamp (Labs Feature)
- Navigating the New Sidebar Tabs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Next Steps
- Related Articles
What Is the Revamped Sidebar?
The revamped sidebar is a major UI refresh for the right-hand panel in HighLevel’s Funnel & Website Builder. It reorganizes controls into three main tabs, General, Styles, and Animations, and nests related settings into collapsible panels. Together, these changes reduce visual noise, help you find the right controls more quickly, and maintain your layout preferences as you move between elements and sessions.
Key Benefits of the Revamped Sidebar
This redesign improves the editing experience and overall builder performance by making style and layout adjustments more intuitive.
Faster Access to Controls: Locate content, style, and animation settings instantly via clear, dedicated tabs.
Cleaner Workspace: Collapsible panels group related settings, so you only see what you need.
Consistent Experience: The sidebar “remembers” your last-used tab and panel states during your session.
Modern Minimal UI: Updated spacing, typography, and icons create a lighter, less overwhelming interface.
Enhanced Usability: Whether you’re new to the builder or an experienced user, intuitive organization speeds up your workflow.
How to Enable the Sidebar Revamp (Labs Feature)
You can test the new sidebar by enabling the experimental feature in Labs.
Step 1: Navigate to Labs
In your HighLevel sub-account, Labs can be found under Settings.
Step 2: Locate the toggle labeled “Sidebar Revamp in Funnels and Websites Builder.”
Turn the toggle ON, and refresh the builder to activate the updated sidebar.
Navigating the New Sidebar Tabs
Tabs help segment your editing experience, reducing the time it takes to find styling or animation options.
- General: Adjust content such as text, links, alignment, and images.
- Styles: Configure appearance-related settings like padding, borders, colors, and typography.
- Animations: Add entrance effects and motion behaviors to elements.
These tabs remain accessible and organized regardless of the selected element.
1. Understanding Collapsible Panels
To improve focus and minimize distractions, settings within each tab are now grouped into collapsible panels.
- You can open or close individual panels as needed.
- Panels retain their state throughout your editing session.
- Advanced or less-used settings can stay collapsed for a cleaner view.
This provides a more organized workspace, especially during complex builds.
2. Persistent Panel & Tab State Behavior
The updated sidebar improves efficiency with smart, session-based memory for tabs and panels.
- Tab memory: The last active tab remains selected when switching between elements.
- Panel memory: Collapsed or expanded states persist as you move through elements.
- New element behavior: When adding a new element, all panels open by default to help with quick access.
These enhancements eliminate the need to repeatedly open panels or tabs, saving time during design iterations.
3. UI Enhancements and Styling Improvements
This revamp introduces a minimal, modern aesthetic that aligns with HighLevel’s broader interface improvements.
- Reduced visual noise with improved spacing and layout.
- Uniform styling and spacing between controls.
- Cleaner typography and simplified icons.
- Consistent design patterns across the builder
All of these changes aim to reduce mental fatigue and help users stay focused while designing funnels and web pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this update affect my existing funnels or website styling?
No. Your live designs remain unchanged. This update only improves the design interface.
Q. Will my previous settings be affected?
No. Only the sidebar’s UI layout changes; your element settings remain intact.
Q: Is this sidebar revamp permanent?
It’s currently optional via Labs. It will eventually become the default experience after the feedback period.
Q. Can I switch back to the old sidebar?
Yes. Toggle the feature off in Labs until it becomes mandatory.
Q: Does the new sidebar impact performance?
Yes, positively. The layout is optimized for smoother navigation and faster adjustments.
Q. Are there new design controls in this update?
No. This initial release focuses on UI/UX enhancements; new controls are planned later.
Next Steps
- Enable the Sidebar Revamp in Labs to try it out today.
- Begin editing elements using the new tab structure to get familiar with the flow.
- Collapse panels you use less frequently to create a cleaner workspace.
- Take advantage of persistent states to speed up your design sessions.
Related Articles
Was this article helpful?
That’s Great!
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry! We couldn't be helpful
Thank you for your feedback
Feedback sent
We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article