# Edit Layout View

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA3/2.3/HTML/layout_edit_view.html
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To open the layout view, follow the instructions under [Add Windows](/grandma3/2-3/wvm_add_window/).

In the Add Window pop-up:

1. Tap Tools. 
2. Tap Layout Viewer.\
   The layout view opens. 

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/important_gray-f4dfbc.png) | **Important:**                                                                                                                    |
|                                                  | When Setup is enabled, it allows the editing of single layout elements. When disabled, it provides editing as in the programmer.  |

Add a Layout Element

Tap Setup in the layout viewer window title bar to enable the setup mode. The toolbar is displayed on the left side of the window.

- To add a layout element in the layout window, tap +.
- Tap or tap and drag an empty area in the window, and a new empty layout element is added. (Empty yellow square)

![](/img/grandma3/2-3/window_layout_view_add_element-ae9bc2.png)\
_Layout viewer with setup mode enabled_

- To assign an object to the element you created in the layout, open the new element with the 2 Finger Edit or press Edit and tap the new element.\
  The edit layout element pop-up opens:

![](/img/grandma3/2-3/menu_edit_layout_element-abd81d.png)

Edit Layout element menu