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Migrate from Mini View to Lightning Service Console

The migration redesigns the right-side panel from scratch. Plan a Lightning Service Console rollout that takes advantage of the component model rather than porting the Classic configuration.

By Dipojjal Chakrabarti · Founder & Editor, Salesforce DictionaryLast updated May 21, 2026

The migration redesigns the right-side panel from scratch. Plan a Lightning Service Console rollout that takes advantage of the component model rather than porting the Classic configuration.

  1. Inventory current Mini View configuration

    Setup, Object Manager, each object in the Console, Page Layouts, Mini Page Layout. Document the field sets per object.

  2. Design the Lightning Service Console

    Plan the layout: Highlights Panel content, related-record components, custom Lightning Web Components for specialized agent needs.

  3. Configure Compact Layouts

    Setup, Object Manager, each Console object, Compact Layouts. Pick the field set that drives the Highlights Panel and related Lightning surfaces.

  4. Build the Lightning Record Pages

    Use Lightning App Builder to assemble the Console layout: drop components into the right regions, configure properties, save.

  5. Activate the Lightning Service Console

    Make Lightning Experience the default UX. Train agents on the new layout; expect a brief productivity dip during the transition.

  6. Retire Mini Page Layouts

    Once Lightning is active, Mini Page Layout edits do nothing. Stop maintaining them; remove from internal documentation.

Gotchas
  • Mini Views are Classic-only. They do nothing in Lightning Service Console.
  • The Lightning architecture is more flexible but also more configuration. Plan a fresh design rather than direct migration.
  • Agent training matters. The Lightning layout differs enough from Classic that veteran agents need a few weeks to adjust.
  • Documentation drift is severe. Treat any Salesforce article older than 2018 referencing Mini Views as historical context.

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