> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.diaflow.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.diaflow.io/teammates/introduction-to-diaflow-teammate/overview-and-workspace-tour.md).

# Overview & Workspace Tour

Explore the 3-pane Teammate workspace, understand key interface zones, and learn how to navigate your daily command center.

When you open a Teammate’s workspace, you are greeted with a purpose-built **3-pane dashboard** designed for focused, context-aware collaboration.

## Workspace Layout Overview <a href="#user-content-1-workspace-layout-overview" id="user-content-1-workspace-layout-overview"></a>

The workspace is organized into three distinct operational zones:

* **Left Navigation Sidebar:** Switch between active Teammates, browse the talent directory, and jump between recently accessed projects.
* **Center Workspace:** Your primary conversational command center for delegating tasks, reviewing real-time output, and triggering quick workflows.
* **Right Utilities Panel:** Contextual storage for past conversation history, generated deliverables (Artifacts), and automated routine shortcuts.

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## The Center Workspace (Action Hub) <a href="#user-content-2-the-center-workspace-action-hub" id="user-content-2-the-center-workspace-action-hub"></a>

The center screen is where daily work happens:

* **Teammate Header:** Displays your Teammate's avatar, job title, and active capability badges (**Apps**, **Skills**, and **Tools**).
* **Quick Task Chips:** One-click shortcuts above the chat bar that instantly pre-fill common prompts (e.g., *"Segment leads"*, *"Generate performance report"*).
* **Conversational Input Bar:**
  * Type in plain natural language to delegate tasks.
  * Press **`/`** to instantly reference workspace data, connected apps, or knowledge documents.
  * Click the **Microphone icon `🎙️`** to dictate instructions via voice.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Quick Task chips do not send messages automatically. You can always review or edit the pre-filled prompt before pressing **Run `↵`**.
{% endhint %}

## The Right Utilities Panel <a href="#user-content-3-the-right-utilities-panel" id="user-content-3-the-right-utilities-panel"></a>

The right panel keeps supporting files, past context, and background automations readily accessible without leaving your chat:

* **Historical Threads:** Chronological archive of all past conversations with this specific Teammate. Click any previous thread to review past recommendations or resume a project.
* **Artifacts Repository:** Dedicated preview pane for complex deliverables (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, or code). Click any file card for an interactive preview or download it directly in native formats.
* **Routines Widget:** Real-time overview of active automated routines. Trigger instant execution using the **Run Now** ▶ button or toggle schedules on and off.

### Next steps <a href="#user-content-next-steps" id="user-content-next-steps"></a>

Ready to add a new specialist to your workspace? Continue to the next guide:

* [**Hiring & Creating a Teammate**](/teammates/introduction-to-diaflow-teammate/hiring-and-creating-a-teammate.md): Learn how to hire from the curated Talent Pool or create a custom Teammate from scratch.