Arrange feature in new UI?

[TimBo4]

Is the Arrange feature not available in the new Target VEC UI? I want to move a component but I don't have the move option like in the old UI. 

[kandersen]

Hi @TimBo4 ,

Unfortunately, the move and arrange feature as you know it from the old doesn’t exist anymore. 

you can re-arrange in the new by specifying pixel location (on my mobile, so can’t share a screendump). If you’re used to the old feature then you probably won’t be happy with the new alternative. I’m personally not a fan and miss the old function.  

You should follow this thread: https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-target-discussions/announcement-facing-issues...

[pradnya_balvir]

Hi @TimBo4 ,

The "Arrange" or "Move" feature is not directly available the way it used to be in the old VEC UI.

• Use "Edit > Modify Element"

  • Right-click or click on the element.

  • Choose “Modify > Insert Before/After” to simulate moving.

  • You may need to delete and re-add the component in the new location if the "move" option is restricted.

• Use the Code Editor

  • Use the "Edit Code" option to manually change the HTML structure if you're comfortable.

  • This is often the only way to “move” a component when visual tools are blocked by page structure or security settings like CSP.

• Switch to Enhanced Composer (for SPAs)

  • If the site is built on a SPA (React, Angular, etc.), the VEC may not allow traditional drag/move actions.

  • In this case, use Form-Based Composer or Enhanced Experience Composer (EEC).

Tips:

• Ensure your site allows DOM manipulation.

  • Check CSP settings in your browser console; strict security headers can block VEC functionality.

• Try with a different browser or disable browser extensions that might block scripts (like ad blockers or tracking blockers).

[cristinel]

A quick update on this one, as the UI has been updated to include an "Arrange" option which does the same thing as the previous functionality - it allows to change the position of siblings. Instead of a drag-and-drop now you have two options: Move backward and Move forward.

[TimBo4]

Thanks for the update. 

The old Arrange made it quick and easy to move an entire element to other locations on the page. This is still not possible with the new UI. Hopefully, that will be addressed in an upcoming release. 

[cristinel]

Hi @TimBo4 ,

Thank you for your quick reply. The arrange was moving an item inside the same parent element so not really anywhere on the page. It's useful when wanting to test for example the position of items in the menu or some boxes on the page.

The Arrange feature does exactly that, but not in a drag-and-drop manner.

[ChrisPhillipsUC]

I liked that move feature too...albeit a little sketchy when trying to drop into the right location. If they could just keep it but improve the placement of items based on your page grid or template - that would be great.

[cristinel]

@ChrisPhillipsUC  The Move feature was defining the element position on the page. It is still available on the new UI as part of the Properties panel - Position section.