Defer env in IDE (#8577)

Author: matthewshaver

website/docs/docs/cloud/about-cloud-develop-defer.md

@@ -52,7 +52,11 @@ For example, if you were to start developing on a new branch with [nothing in yo
 
 One key difference between using `--defer` in the <Constant name="cloud_cli" /> and the <Constant name="cloud_ide" /> is that `--defer` is *automatically* enabled in the <Constant name="cloud_cli" /> for all invocations, compared with production artifacts. You can disable it with the `--no-defer` flag.
 
-The <Constant name="cloud_cli" /> offers additional flexibility by letting you choose the source environment for deferral artifacts. You can manually set a `defer-env-id` key in either your `dbt_project.yml` or `dbt_cloud.yml` file. By default, the <Constant name="cloud_cli" /> will prefer metadata from the project's "Staging" environment (if defined), otherwise "Production."
+### Configure deferral environment ID
+
+The <Constant name="cloud_ide" /> and <Constant name="cloud_cli" /> both offer additional flexibility by letting you choose the source environment for deferral artifacts. You can manually set a `defer-env-id` key in either your `dbt_project.yml` (<Constant name="cloud_cli" /> and <Constant name="cloud_ide" />) or `dbt_cloud.yml`(<Constant name="cloud_cli" /> only) file. By default, dbt will prefer metadata from the project's "Staging" environment (if defined). Otherwise, it uses "Production."
+
+<Lightbox src="/img/docs/dbt-cloud/defer-env-id.png" width="100%" title="Set the defer environment and the target name will change in the UI."/>
 
 <File name="dbt_cloud.yml">
 

website/docs/docs/dbt-versions/release-notes.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Release notes are grouped by month for both multi-tenant and virtual private clo
 
 ## January 2026
 
+- **Enhancement:** The `defer-env-id` setting for choosing which deployment environment to defer to is [now available](/docs/cloud/about-cloud-develop-defer#defer-environment) in the <Constant name="cloud_ide" />. Previously, this configuration only worked for the <Constant name="cloud_cli" />
 - **Beta:** The [Analyst agent](/docs/explore/navigate-dbt-insights#dbt-copilot) in dbt <Constant name="query_page" /> is now in beta. 
   - dbt <Constant name="copilot" />'s AI assistant in <Constant name="query_page" /> now uses a dropdown menu to select between **Agent** and **Generate SQL**, replacing the previous tab interface.
 - **Enhancement:** The [Studio IDE](/docs/cloud/studio-ide/ide-user-interface#search-your-project) now includes search and replace functionality and a command palette, enabling you to quickly find and replace text across your project, navigate files, jump to symbols, and run IDE configuration commands. This feature is being rolled out in phases and will become available to all <Constant name="dbt_platform" /> accounts by mid-February.