# Selection sidebar

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When multiple samples have been [selected](/instructions/selecting-and-filtering-data.md), the selection panel will show the distribution of the currently selected label column (as determined using the eye icon). In addition a second metric can be added using the details column. In the example below `Sample type` has been added

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.microreact.org/instructions/interacting-with-microreact-projects/selection.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
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Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.