> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fanhaven.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Register Layout

> Customize the POS screen layout to match how your staff sells.

The **Register Layout** controls how merch items appear on the POS screen. A well-designed layout helps staff find items quickly, reduces mistakes, and speeds up checkout lines.

## Accessing the layout editor

Navigate to **POS → Register Layout** in the dashboard. You'll see a visual editor that mirrors what staff see on the POS app.

## Designing your layout

<Steps>
  ### Add items to the layout

  Drag merch items from your catalog onto the register grid. Each item appears as a tile that staff tap during checkout.

  ### Arrange the grid

  Position items in a logical order. Common strategies:

  * **By popularity** — Put your best sellers in the most prominent positions
  * **By category** — Group t-shirts together, accessories together, etc.
  * **By price** — Arrange from lowest to highest (or vice versa)
  * **By location** — Match the physical booth layout so items on the left of the table are on the left of the screen

  ### Customize tiles

  Each tile can be configured with:

  * **Product image** — A visual reference for the item
  * **Name** — The display name on the POS (can be shortened for space)
  * **Color** — Color-code tiles by category for quick visual scanning

  ### Save the layout

  Save your layout and it's immediately synced to all POS devices on the tour.
</Steps>

## Layout strategies

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The 'heat map' approach" icon="fire">
    Put your top sellers in the top-left corner (where the eye naturally goes first) and work outward by popularity. This minimizes the time staff spend scanning the screen for common items.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The 'mirror' approach" icon="table">
    Arrange items on the POS to match their physical position on the merch table. Staff can look at the table and find the corresponding tile instantly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The 'category cluster' approach" icon="layer-group">
    Group items by type — all tees in one section, all hats in another, all accessories in a third. Use tile colors to reinforce the groupings.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Including bundles

Bundles can be added to the register layout just like individual items. Place them prominently if they're a key part of your sales strategy.

<Tip>Consider adding a "Bundles" section at the top of the layout with a distinct tile color so staff remember to offer them.</Tip>

## Updating mid-tour

You can update the register layout at any time. Changes sync to POS devices automatically. Common reasons to update:

* **Item sells out** — Remove it to prevent confusion
* **New item added** — Add it in a visible position
* **Changing priorities** — Move slow sellers to less prominent positions

<Info>Layout changes are synced to staff devices in real time. Staff may need to refresh the POS app to see the latest layout.</Info>