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Version: 11.x

Edit default layouts

Editing a default layout is a great way to learn how layouts are structured and how they work, before creating your own from scratch.

In this example, you’ll learn how to remove a layout component and adjust the size and position of other layers in the layout.

This guide focuses on the basics of editing an existing layout. A more detailed step-by-step guide on building layouts from scratch will be available soon.

Before you start editing a screen layout, it's a good idea to make a copy so you can go back to the original if needed.

  • To copy a layout, go to the Screen Layouts folder in media library. alt text
  • Open the options menu and select Duplicate. alt text
  • Click on the new copy to open the details view, where you can make quick changes such as renaming the layout and adjusting the layout components.
    alt text You can manage the channels shown in the layout by adding or removing them as needed.
    A channel layer can display multiple channels at once, making it easy to combine content, like showing material from both central and local channels in the same area. alt text
  • Click advanced editing to edit the layout in the Template Creator tool. alt text alt text
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Learn how the Template Creator tool works in the Template Creator article.

Edit layers​

You can edit layers either by clicking directly on them or by selecting them from the Layer menu. alt text

In this example, we will start by removing a layer we don’t need, and then arrange the remaining layers by adjusting their position and size.

Removing layers​

  • Click on the layer or select it in the layer menu. alt text
  • Use the remove button or delete key on your keyboard to remove the layer. alt text
  • The selected layer is now removed from the layout. alt text

Arranging layers​

Once the layer has been removed, you can reposition the remaining layers and resize them to better fit your layout design.

Best Practice

When arranging layers, try to keep elements aligned and use consistent spacing. This makes your layout look more professional and ensures that information is easy to read.

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When you are happy with the new layout, you can save it and apply it to your screens. alt text alt text