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title: Access & manage layouts
slug: access-and-manage-layouts
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createdAt: 2023-02-17T19:42:44.000Z
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**Who can do this: **

- Anyone with editing permission for Structure
- Additional permissions are needed, if using the [layout editor](docId\:dVC2F7IRYVZNdiH0g87DD) 
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Create a unique layout for a specific group or team or modify an existing one. 

# Open layout settings

View or manage the layout for your organization or a specific group or team.

To access the layout settings:

1\. Go to **Admin** ➤ **Structure & Settings**.

- The **Settings** page opens.

2\. (Optional) Select a **Group** from the list. 

- If a team, select the **Group** first, then the **Team**. 
- If no Group or Team is selected, the organization-level settings are displayed.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/aL1TvWcESMCDQPkBf0hc--LxdcmrrRdumm0qVxQmKLP-20250527-154454.png)

3\. Under **Design, **you’ll see options to add, edit, or remove a layout. 

## Add a layout

A group or team automatically inherits the layout and design of the organization, unless you add its own unique layout.

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**When should a group have its own layout?**

It's recommended to add a unique layout when the content and features for that group will vary across more than two sections of the layout. For more details, refer to [Multiple layouts](docId\:TJbYwWEeUVeMuzcq4WFty).    
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To add a layout:

1\. Under **Design**, select **Add layout.**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/UvIid87QOyOAFNtwAJwuq/awCNUnV9IUjiY-w8ENABC_add-layout.png)

2\. In the dialog, click **Ok**. A copy of the organization's will be created.

3\. Click **Save.**

-  The **Edit layout **option appears. 

## Edit layout

Open an existing layout to make changes.

To edit a layout:

1\. Under **Design**, choose **Edit layout**. 

- This loads the layout and a dialog appears notifying you which layout you're editing. 

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2\. In the prompt, click **Ok. **

3\. (Optional) In the top-right corner of the dashboard, select the **Desktop** icon to open the web view of the layout. This is the recommended view for editing.

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**How can I preview the app as a specific user would see it?**

In the **View **window below the layout editor, begin typing the user's name and select it from the dropdown. For more details, see [Preview content as another user](docId\:HG1DI7zR6kN5thP52zLUb). 
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## Remove layout

Permanently delete the layout of a particular group or team to reapply the top-level layout.

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**What should I know before removing a layout?**

Since this is permanent, you'll want to make sure you're in the settings of the correct group or team. Once deleted, the group or team will re-inherit the top-level layout.
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To remove a layout:

1. Under **Design**, select **Remove layout.**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/UvIid87QOyOAFNtwAJwuq/ZfgO5dZOQoBB8IY5m_NNY_remove-layout.png)

2\. Click** Save.**

The layout is removed. The group or team now re-inherits the organization's layout.