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title: "How To \"Collapse\" / \"Expand\" The Input Panel For An Estimate"
description: "How To \"Collapse\" / \"Expand\" The Programming Panel For An Estimate"
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# How To "Collapse" / "Expand" The Input Panel For An Estimate

To "**collapse**" / "**expand**" the input panel for an estimate follow these steps.

1\. Go to the desired estimate.

2\. Click on the "**collapse / expand**" icon located on the upper right corner of the input panel. input panel is the vertical inputs area located on the left of the estimate.

3\. You have the option to "**collapse**" if the input panel is expanded or "**expand**" is the input panel is collapsed.

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Published 9/23/2025.

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