TL;DR
SharePoint is getting a new content pane that serves as a hub for various panes that support authors. Due late July to late August 2024.
Details
Previously, you would access section tools and templates on the left side of the canvas. Web parts can only be added through the on-canvas plus buttons.
After this update, you will see the new content pane when editing SharePoint Pages and News. It is a toolbox for authors to explore content via the 3 main views; Toolbox, Properties, and Design ideas (the 3 small icons in the top right corner).
The first view is Toolbox, which includes three content categories: web parts, media, and section templates. Click and drag web parts and media onto the canvas.
Access properties for a web part or a section by selecting the Properties icon on the right of the content pane or by selecting the Edit Properties button in the web part or section toolbars.
Availability
Due late July to late August 2024.
Source, related links, and references
MC803891.
365 Roadmap ID 124827.
Images: Microsoft.
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29th June 2024 and kept up to date.
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