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title: "Grid Templates (NEW)"
canonical: "https://support.soutron.net/space/HG/3279721/Grid%20Templates%20(NEW)"
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Grid Template sis used to control the columns which appear in a number of grid displays within the system. 

![image](media://049739a1-a80b-4275-85db-664268c91fa5)

Existing Grids which can be controlled include: 

- Locations (copies)
- Users (limited to document Review > Reviewers search)

Using the drop down toggle at the top of the page the available grids can be viewed.

![image](media://92ed3a65-66ad-4b34-8cb2-5c0189ccad14)


| **Column** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| ![image](media://01f70dc4-7491-49a1-b6a1-86d418fc5847) | Each column can be re-ordered by dragging and dropping the icon into place. |
| Name | Name of the field in each Grid. |
| Caption | Label to be shown in the grid, If not set the **Name** will be used. Captions can be applied per language and portal if desired using the **Language** and **Portal** drop down at the top of the page. |
| Tooltip | Hover text for the column in the applicable grid. Tooltips can be applied per language and portal if desired using the **Language** and **Portal** drop down at the top of the page. |
| Width | Width of the grid. If left empty the grid will adjust dynamically to the available screen space. |
| Width Type | Drop down determining if the **Width** value should be treated as a percentage or in Px. |
| Alignment | Allows the data value to be left, right aligned or centred within it's cell. |
| Visible | Determines if the column is hidden from display (applies to users and administrators). |
| Sort Seq | Enter a sequential number to determine the sort order. 1=first field to be sorted, 2 = second field to be sorted. |
| Sort Type | Determines the sort direction. Ascending/Descending. |