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title: "Change the Order of Elements in a Layout"
slug: "change-the-order-of-elements-in-a-layout"
description: "Covers changing the order of elements within a layout by sorting them directly in the left menu, or by using the Switch Order button on the canvas UI."
updated: 2026-01-06T12:32:15Z
published: 2026-01-06T12:32:15Z
canonical: "academy.insiderone.com/change-the-order-of-elements-in-a-layout"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Change the Order of Elements in a Layout

While [designing](/v1/docs/design-a-web-template) a template, to change the order of elements within a layout, sort them directly in the left menu or use the **Switch Order** button on the canvas.

![This GIF shows how to change the order of elements within a layout.](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/e4(2).gif)

Keep in mind that you cannot move elements between different layouts or place them inside a layout if you originally added them as individual elements.

## Related

- [Create a Web Template Campaign](/create-a-web-template-campaign.md)