Configure the orientation and resolution of your S.A.M. layout for a landscape or vertical display. You can also upload a custom background image that matches the layout dimensions.

Before you begin

Open the layout you want to configure from your Layout Dashboard. Have a background image ready if you plan to use one.

1. Open Layout Settings

From the Layout Dashboard, open the layout you want to configure, then select the Settings gear icon.

Layout editor with the Settings gear highlighted

2. Open Global Settings

In the Settings menu, select Global Settings.

Settings menu with Global Settings highlighted

3. Add the width and height fields

Under Page CSS Properties, select the + button to add two fields:

  • width
  • height

Global Settings dialog with the add Page CSS Properties control highlighted

4. Set the layout resolution and orientation

Enter the dimensions for your preferred orientation. Include px after each value.

  • Landscape: width 1920px, height 1080px
  • Vertical (Portrait): width 1080px, height 1920px

Global Settings width and height fields set to 1920px and 1080px

5. Set the layout background

To use a custom background, choose a file in the Background Image field. For the best visual result, use an image with the same resolution and orientation as the layout.

Global Settings Background Image upload field highlighted

6. Save your changes

Select Save to apply the orientation, resolution, and background settings.

Global Settings Save button highlighted

Quick reference

OrientationWidthHeight
Landscape1920px1080px
Vertical (Portrait)1080px1920px

Expected result

Your S.A.M. layout uses the selected landscape or vertical dimensions, and the uploaded background appears at the configured resolution.

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