Shift Browser gives you full control over your digital workspace through modular, custom layouts. You can drag and drop apps, bars, and controls anywhere to build a setup that matches how you work. It's a browser reimagined by you.

Why you'll love Custom Layouts

Most browsers are prebuilt and rigid, but Shift is preconfigured for you to build. We believe your tools should adapt to you, not the other way around. By customizing your layout, you can:

• Design your own flow: Place your most-used tools exactly where you need them.

• Reduce digital clutter: Remove buttons or bars that you don't use to stay focused.

• Switch contexts easily: Create different layouts for work, hobbies, or passion projects within your Spaces.

What are Custom Layouts

Custom Layout lets you design your Space by:

• Adding or removing bars to structure your setup

• Rearranging apps to fit your workflow

• Adding or removing controls for faster access to key actions

How to use the Builder in Shift

When you're ready to start building, you'll use the Builder. This is the in-product tool that lets you move elements around your screen.

Adding items back to your Space

1. Open Quick Settings by selecting the gear icon

2. Go to Custom Layout

3. Choose a section: Bars, Controls, Apps

4. Drag and drop any element (apps, bars, or controls) into your layout.

   • The available elements depend on the section you’re in.

5. Position the elements wherever they make the most sense for your workflow.

Removing items from your Space

1. Open Quick Settings by selecting the gear icon

2. Go to Custom Layout

3. Choose a section: Bars, Controls, Apps

4. Drag and drop any element (apps, bars, or controls) out of your layout.

   • The available elements depend on the section you’re in.

5. Once removed, the element disappears, keeping your setup clean and minimal.

Moving items around

1. Open Quick Settings by selecting the gear icon

2. Go to Custom Layout

3. Choose a section: Bars, Controls, Apps

4. Drag and drop to reposition apps, buttons, and bars.

   • The available elements depend on the section you’re in.

5. Place them in different zones (top, bottom, left, right) to match your flow.

Navigate faster with keyboard shortcuts

Even if you choose a minimal layout with no visible bars, you're still in total command. Shift's keyboard shortcuts stay active so you can navigate without clicking a single button.

You can view the Full List of Shift Keyboard Shortcuts to master your new setup.

Related articles

• How to use Templates
• How to access the Customized Layout Settings
• How to Add Apps
• Customizing Your Bars
• Customizing Your Controls
• Using Spacers, Grids, and Dividers to Organize Shift
• What to do if you removed everything from Shift

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