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# Customize Create event screen layout

> Choose how many columns appear on the Create event home page on desktop and mobile so staff can scan services quickly.

## What you will accomplish

You will choose how many **columns** of event cards appear on the [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard) home page—the large-button screen staff use to start drop-offs, details, pickups, and workflows.

Each team member saves their **own** desktop and mobile layout. Changes save automatically—you do not click a separate Save button.

When the layout fits your screen and role, staff can:

* Find the right service faster with fewer mis-taps.
* See more services at once on wide monitors—or fewer, larger cards on tablets.
* Keep a phone-friendly single-column view without changing what coworkers see on desktop.

## When to adjust the layout

* Your facility has many event types and cards feel crowded on one row.
* Front-desk staff on tablets want fewer, larger cards (**1 column**).
* Wide monitors can show more cards at once (**2** or **3 columns**).
* A new teammate says the buttons are too small or hard to read—let them pick their own layout.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Create event vs Dashboard (Beta)**
>
> This guide is for **[Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard)** at the top of the sidebar—not the customizable widget **[Dashboard](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/v2)** page. See [Customize your Overview dashboard](/docs/basics/customize-your-overview.md) for widget layouts.

## Before you start

* You can sign in as any staff user (each person sets their own layout).
* Event types exist so the Create event page shows a populated card grid. If the grid is empty, finish [Configure event types](/docs/events/configure-event-types.md) first.
* Close the **What's New** pop-up if it appears (**Got it**) so it does not cover the layout buttons.

## Open Create event screen layout settings

**1. Open Services & schedule**

In the sidebar, open [Settings](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings), then click **Services & schedule**. You can also go directly to [Settings > Services & schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/events).

**Expected result:** You see the **Services & event types** table near the top of the page.

**2. Scroll to Create event screen layout**

Scroll down past **Service plans** until you see **Create event screen layout**.

**Why this matters:** This section only changes how cards **arrange** on screen—not which services exist. Card names still come from your event types.

![Events and schedule settings showing Create event screen layout with Desktop and Mobile column pickers](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/events-create-event-layout-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=bc751c327cf3829e605b674ad0f02a68)

*Open **Create event screen layout** on [Settings > Services & schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/events). Each person picks their own desktop and mobile column counts.*

## Choose desktop columns

**1. Find Desktop**

Under **Create event screen layout**, find the **Desktop** row. You see three choices: **1 column**, **2 columns**, and **3 columns**. Each shows a small preview grid.

**Expected result:** The option you last chose appears highlighted or selected.

**2. Click the layout you want**

Click the option that matches your monitor and how many services you offer.

* **1 column** — one card per row; best for large text, touch screens, and fewer mis-taps.
* **2 columns** — balanced default for most laptops (see screenshot below).
* **3 columns** — fits more services on wide screens without scrolling.

**Expected result:** **Saved** appears briefly near the section. Your choice applies the next time you open [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard) on a desktop browser.

**3. Preview on Create event**

Click **Create event** in the sidebar (or go to [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard)) and count how many cards appear side by side.

**Why this matters:** Seeing the real page confirms the layout works for your eyes and screen size—not just the small preview in settings.

![Create event screen layout settings with 2 columns selected under Desktop showing a highlighted preview grid](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/events-layout-desktop-two-columns-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=d669b497f82eb914439839f611b3d78a)

***2 columns** is a common desktop choice. The selected option is highlighted; wait for **Saved** before leaving the page.*

![Create event page showing event type cards in a two-column grid with Mega Speed Storage in the sidebar](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/create-event-home-two-columns-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=30eb36c420e66b35db42e32068610a36)

*On [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard), two columns shows a good balance of card size and how many services fit on screen at once.*

## Compare 1 column and 3 columns

Try these if two columns still feels too tight or too spread out.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **1 column** — Best when:
>
> * Staff use a tablet at the front desk.
> * You want the largest possible tap targets.
> * Your facility has only a handful of daily services.
>
> **3 columns** — Best when:
>
> * Staff work on a large monitor.
> * You offer many event types and want less scrolling.
> * Card labels are short enough to stay readable in a tighter grid.

![Create event home page with event cards stacked in a single column](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/create-event-home-one-column-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=97a7a72b01bd0effa6db7ef36742559f)

***1 column** gives each service a full row—helpful on tablets and for staff who prefer larger buttons.*

![Create event home page with event type cards arranged in three columns](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/create-event-home-three-columns-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=f40ae22ae6c14f84e37e500f3c9d7515)

***3 columns** fits more services on wide screens. If labels feel cramped, switch back to **2 columns**.*

## Choose mobile columns

Mobile layout saves **separately** from desktop. A manager can use three columns on a monitor while a porter uses one column on a phone.

**1. Find Mobile**

On [Settings > Services & schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/events), scroll to **Mobile** under **Create event screen layout** (phone icon).

**2. Pick 1, 2, or 3 columns**

Most phone users prefer **1 column** or **2 columns** so card labels stay readable.

**Why this matters:** A three-column phone grid can make long service names wrap awkwardly or become hard to tap accurately.

**3. Wait for Saved**

Click your choice and wait for **Saved** near the section.

**Expected result:** Open [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard) on a real phone (or narrow your browser window) to confirm the mobile column count.

![Create event screen layout settings scrolled to Mobile section with column picker options](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO/images/events/events-layout-mobile-columns-sep20.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Y2uxZmzRWHSqQdJO\&q=85\&s=6ad52ddc86c35dfb0efb8e4f3d0925ad)

***Mobile** layout is independent from **Desktop**. Set each device type to what works best for that screen.*

## Important details

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Personal preference** — Your layout does not change other teammates' screens. Each staff member can pick their own desktop and mobile columns.
>
> **Automatic save** — You do not click a Save button at the bottom of the page. Wait for **Saved** before closing the settings tab.
>
> **Cards come from event types** — Layout only changes how cards arrange. Which cards appear still comes from [Configure event types](/docs/events/configure-event-types.md) and [Create operations workflows](/docs/settings/create-operations-workflows.md).
>
> **Inactive services are hidden** — If a card is missing, the event type may be turned off. See [Configure event types](/docs/events/configure-event-types.md).

## Troubleshooting

> [!TIP]
>
> **The layout did not change**
>
> Refresh the [Create event](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard) tab. Desktop and mobile layouts apply separately—resize the window below about 768 pixels wide to preview mobile, or test on a real phone.

> [!WARNING]
>
> **I only see a few cards**
>
> Inactive event types are hidden. Open [Settings > Services & schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/events) and confirm services are **Active**. See [Configure event types](/docs/events/configure-event-types.md).

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Saved never appeared**
>
> Wait for the page to finish loading and click your column choice again. If **Saved** still does not appear, refresh the browser and sign in again.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **My coworker's screen looks different**
>
> That is normal. Layout is per person, not per facility. Share this guide so each teammate can set their own desktop and mobile columns.

## What to do next

* Train staff with [Use the Create event home page](/docs/basics/use-the-create-event-home.md).
* Add or rename services in [Configure event types](/docs/events/configure-event-types.md).
* If a service needs a check-off list during the visit, continue with [Set up event checklists](/docs/events/set-up-event-checklists.md).
* Return to [Events overview](/docs/events/overview.md).


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