Dock (Apps & Tabs)

Last updated on 09 Oct 2025

Dock lets you pin any app or tab to the left/right/top/bottom of your window, keeping important content visible while you work in other apps and groups. Perfect for reference material, communication monitoring, and multi-account workflows.

How does it work?

Dock View transforms your Wavebox window by creating a persistent panel that stays visible regardless of what else you're doing. When you dock an app or tab, Wavebox divides your window into two sections (horizontal or vertical) - the docked content on one side, and your regular workspace on the other.

Understanding Dock Options

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What Dock Can Do

✅ Always accessible: Reference material never disappears
✅ Context preservation: No more losing your place when switching apps
✅ Multi-account workflows: View different spaces simultaneously
✅ Flexible sizing: Resize panels to match your workflow needs
✅ Choose layout: Use left/right (default) or up/down
✅ Persistent layouts: Your dock settings survive Wavebox restarts
✅ Multiple docks: Use multiple docks simultaneously for even more flexibility

When to Use Dock in Group

When you dock in a group, the docked content only appears when you're actively in that specific group. When to use:

Group-specific reference: Documentation that only applies to certain projects
Workflow isolation: Keep different types of work separate
Resource management: Limit memory usage by only showing docks when needed

When to Use Dock in Window

When you dock in the window, the docked content stays visible across all groups and spaces in that window. When to use:

Universal reference: Information you need regardless of current task
Communication monitoring: Keep email or chat always visible
Multi-account work: Display different account spaces simultaneously
Cross-project resources: Tools or info used across multiple workflows

How to Dock Apps and Tabs

Method 1: Address Bar (easiest)

Navigate to the app or tab you want to dock
Click the Split & Dock icon in the address bar (top-right)
Choose to dock left/right in the Group or in the window

Hover over the app or tab in the Group tabstrip
Click the Split & Dock icon in the tooltip
Choose to dock in the Group or in the window

Right-click the app/tab you want to dock
Hover over 'Dock app/tab' in the context menu
Choose to dock in the Group or in the window

Changing Orientations

The default dock layout is left and right. Once docked, there are several easy ways to change the orientation.

Address Bar

Click the Split & Dock layout icon in the address bar
Switch to 'Up and Down' or 'Left and Right' in the menu

Resizing Dock Panels

Drag the divider between docked content and main workspace
Find the sweet spot where both areas have adequate space
Different docks and groups can have different sizes
Sizes persist between Wavebox restarts

Combining Dock with Split View

You can use Dock and Split together for ultimate multitasking:

Dock important reference (e.g., project communication)
Split two work tabs in the remaining space (e.g., document and spreadsheet)
Result: Three-way view with persistent reference and side-by-side work

Undocking Apps/Tabs

Method 1: Panel Controls

In the docked panel, look for the dock icon bottom-right
Click 'Undock' and return app/tab to normal view

Method 2: Address Bar

Click the split & dock icon in address bar
Click 'Undock' from the menu options

Right-click the docked app/tab
Hove over 'Split & Dock app/tab'
Click 'Undock' from context menu

Hover over docked app/tab to show tooltip
Click the Split & Dock icon in tooltip
Click 'Undock' option

Troubleshooting Dock Issues

Dock Options Not Appearing

Check these requirements:

Wavebox Pro subscription active
Latest Wavebox version installed
Try different access method: If address bar doesn't work, try right-clicking

Solutions:

Restart Wavebox to refresh feature availability
Check subscription status in Settings > My Wavebox
Update Wavebox if using older version

Divider Won't Move

Click inside docked panel first, then try dragging divider
Look for cursor change: Should become resize cursor when hovering over divider
Try different drag points: Divider may be more responsive in certain areas
Restart if stuck: Close and reopen Wavebox if divider becomes unresponsive