> ## Documentation Index
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# 04.02.2025 improved span annotation editor

> Available in Phoenix 8.21+

<Update label="04.02.2025">
  ## Improved Span Annotation Editor

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  The new span aside moves the Span Annotation editor into a dedicated panel, providing a clearer view for adding annotations and enhancing customization of your setup. Read this documentation to learn how annotations can be used.

  <Card title="feat: Move Span Annotation Editor into Span Aside by cephalization · Pull Request #6937 · Arize-ai/phoenix" icon="github" href="https://github.com/Arize-ai/phoenix/pull/6937" horizontal>
    GitHub
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  ### Improvements and Bug Fixes 🐛

  * [**Enhancement**](https://github.com/Arize-ai/phoenix/pull/6972): Allow the option to have no configured working directory when using Postgres
  * [**Performance**](https://github.com/Arize-ai/phoenix/pull/6973): Cache project table results when toggling the details slide-over for improved performance
  * [**UI**](https://github.com/Arize-ai/phoenix/issues/6940): Add chat and message components for note-taking
</Update>