Configure the Layout Editor

You can use a set of controls to adjust the editing areas of the Layout Editor while you are working on a layout.

Adjust the Size of Layout Editor Areas

The Layout Editor consists of three columns that show an Action List, a graphic of the layout being edited, and a tabbed area at the right to show properties.

Dividers are vertical or horizontal lines that separate the different areas of the Layout Editor. You can resize a Layout Editor area by moving its divider with a drag and drop mouse action or by touch.

Place the cursor directly over a divider to select it.The shape of the cursor changes to a double arrowhead when a divider is selected. Using a mouse, left click and hold to drag the divider to another position. Using touch, select the divider and move the divider with your finger to another position.

Show or Hide Layout Editor Fields

A triangle icon to the left of the name of a Layout Editor field indicates the field can be expanded or hidden by selecting the triangle.

The triangle points down when the Layout Editor field is expanded to show its content.

Change the Size of a Layout Shown in the Layout Editor

The middle area of the Layout Editor show a graphic representation of the layout currently being edited. A set of pan and zoom controls appear at the bottom of the field to change the size of the Layout graphic. Panning or zooming a layout is useful when the layout is designed for a much larger or smaller screen than the editing area of the Layout Editor.

View Descriptions of Layout Properties

You can see a brief description of a selected property by selecting the name of a property shown in the Properties grid view. The description appears beneath the list of properties.