Why do I have this grey side bar while texting?

[Android Central Question]

As I'm texting there's a grey side bar I've never noticed it before but it stood out tonight as my phone went into night mode. Any clarification on this.

 

[B. Diddy]

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[mustang7757]

If you can provide more details as well as a screenshot so we can help