Mobile - Layouts

You can save any group of tabs as a layout for use later. With saved layouts, you can switch out your open resources for various kinds of study without opening and closing each resource every time you want to switch gears. For example, you can move from one layout, built for personal devotional reading to another built for homily preparation! And with saved layouts, you won’t have to open and organize individual resources.

Skip ahead to:

• How to Create a Layout
• How to Save a Layout
• Open a Saved Layout
• Update or Delete a Saved Layout

How to Create a Layout

A layout is a collection of open resources, tools, and documents. You can add items to your current layout in a variety of ways and it works slightly differently for tablets and phones. 

Creating a Layout on a Phone

1. Tap the Tab view icon while viewing any resource.
   

   

2. Tap the to add another tab and select the resource you want from your library.
   

   

3. Tap the to split existing tabs. 
   

   

4. Create link sets to have your tabs work together. Learn more about link sets.
   

   

5. Click Done when finished.

Creating a Layout on a Tablet

1. Tap the Tab view icon while viewing any resource.
   

   

2. Tap the Layouts icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the floating layout.
   

   

3. Choose from eight layout templates.
   

   

4. Tap the to open your resources in the new layout and add the resource you want from your library.
   

   

   

5. Tap the to split existing tabs or, optionally, tap the "+" sign to either side to add new tabs into the layout. 
   

   

6. Create link sets to have your tabs work together. Learn more about link sets.
   

   

7. Click Done when finished.

How to Save a Layout

You can save any collection or tiles for use at a later time.

1. Tap the Layout view icon while viewing any resource.
2. Tap the layout indicator below the tile group(s)

   

3. Tap Save as new layout

   

4. Give your layout a recognizable name like “Romans Sermon Series Notes” or “Bible and Commentary.”

   

Note: Layouts sync between mobile devices of the same class (so phones sync with phones while tablets sync with tablets), but not between mobile and desktop.

Open a Saved Layout

Open any saved layout to replace your currently-opened tabs with your selection.

1. Tap the Layout view icon while viewing any resource.
2. Tap the layout indicator below the tile group(s)
3. Tap the saved layout you want to open.

   

Change or Delete a Saved Layout

You can change or delete a saved layout in a variety of ways.

1. Tap the Layout view icon while viewing any resource.
2. Tap the layout indicator below the tile group(s)
3. Tap the more options indicator to reveal options. Choose between options like Rename, Duplication, or Delete.

   

To update an existing Layout, choose Save changes for your currently opened Layout.