Move Elements in GoHighLevel Emails

If you use ClickUp to manage tasks and GoHighLevel to execute campaigns, knowing how to rearrange elements in the email builder will save time and keep every message on brand. This guide walks you step by step through using arrow controls in the GoHighLevel email builder to move content blocks and layouts with precision.

Overview of the GoHighLevel Email Builder

The GoHighLevel email builder is a drag-and-drop editor that lets you design responsive marketing emails using rows, columns, and individual elements. Within this builder, arrow controls give you a fast, accurate way to change the order of content without having to delete and rebuild sections.

Instead of dragging long sections up and down the canvas, you can click arrow icons to nudge elements or entire layouts into the exact position you want.

Understanding Elements and Layouts in GoHighLevel

Before working with arrow controls, it helps to understand how content is structured in the GoHighLevel email builder:

• Layouts (Rows): Horizontal sections that can contain one or more columns.
• Columns: Vertical containers inside a layout that hold elements.
• Elements: The actual content blocks, such as text, images, buttons, dividers, or spacers.

Arrow controls exist at different levels, so you can move:

• Entire layouts (rows) up or down the email
• Individual elements up or down within a column

Accessing the GoHighLevel Email Builder

To use arrow controls, you first need to open the email builder inside your GoHighLevel account.

1. Log in to your GoHighLevel dashboard.
2. Navigate to Marketing > Emails (or the Emails section within your specific sub-account).
3. Create a new email or open an existing email template.
4. Choose the Drag and Drop builder if prompted, so that you see rows, columns, and elements on the canvas.

Once the editor is open, you can start using arrow icons to rearrange items.

How to Rearrange Elements in GoHighLevel with Arrow Controls

Element-level arrows let you reposition individual content blocks inside the same column. This is useful when you want to change the order of text, images, or buttons within a section.

Step 1: Select the Element You Want to Move

1. Hover your mouse over the element (for example, a text block or image) on the email canvas.
2. Look for the element toolbar that appears around or above the block.

In the toolbar, you will see icons for settings, duplication, deletion, and the arrow controls used to move the element.

Step 2: Use the Arrow Icons to Move the Element

1. Identify the Up and Down arrow icons.
2. Click the Up arrow to move the element one position higher within the same column.
3. Click the Down arrow to move the element one position lower within the same column.

Each click moves the element one step at a time. You can repeatedly click the arrows until the element reaches the exact position you want.

Step 3: Confirm Element Position

• Review the visual order of elements in the column.
• Make sure the layout still reads logically from top to bottom.
• Use the preview option to see how the updated order will look on desktop and mobile.

If you are not satisfied, simply continue using the arrow controls to fine-tune the element order.

How to Rearrange Layouts (Rows) in GoHighLevel

Layouts, also called rows, contain one or more columns and often represent full-width sections like headers, feature blocks, or footers. Moving these layouts changes the high-level structure of your GoHighLevel email.

Step 1: Identify the Layout Row

1. Hover over the area just outside an element until you see the layout (row) highlighted.
2. Look for the layout controls, usually located at the top or side of that row.

This row toolbar is separate from the individual element toolbar and will include layout-specific icons, including arrow controls for moving the row.

Step 2: Move the Layout with Arrow Controls

1. Locate the Up and Down arrows within the row toolbar.
2. Click the Up arrow to move the entire row above the one preceding it.
3. Click the Down arrow to move the row below the one that follows it.

As with elements, each click moves the row one step at a time, preserving the content of that row and its internal layout.

Step 3: Review the New Row Order

• Check that header, body, and footer sections appear in the intended sequence.
• Verify that logical flows like introductions, offers, and calls to action follow a sensible order.
• Preview your email on different devices to ensure spacing and alignment still look correct.

Best Practices for Using GoHighLevel Arrow Controls

To get the most from arrow-based rearrangement in GoHighLevel, keep these practices in mind:

• Plan main sections first: Arrange major layouts (hero, offer, testimonials, footer) before fine-tuning individual elements.
• Use arrows instead of drag-and-drop for precision: When sections are long, arrows provide better control than dragging.
• Adjust one change at a time: Move a row or element, then quickly preview, so you can immediately spot layout issues.
• Preserve visual hierarchy: Keep headlines above body copy, and calls to action near the end of each logical section.
• Combine arrows and duplication: Duplicate a row, move the copy with arrows, and then edit content for faster layout experimentation.

Troubleshooting Layout Moves in GoHighLevel

If arrow controls in GoHighLevel do not behave as expected, consider these quick checks:

• Element not moving: Confirm you are clicking arrows on the correct toolbar. You may be selecting an inner element instead of the row, or vice versa.
• Movement limited: Elements can only move within their column, and rows can only move within the same email template.
• Spacing looks off: After moving rows, review padding and margin settings in the style panel and adjust if needed.
• Mobile layout issues: Use the mobile preview to verify stacking order and spacing after rearranging content.

Additional GoHighLevel Resources

To deepen your skills with the GoHighLevel email builder and its layout tools, explore these resources:

• The official documentation for rearranging elements and layouts with arrow controls in the email builder is available at this GoHighLevel help article.
• For broader marketing automation strategies, templates, and platform guidance, you can visit Consultevo for implementation support.

Conclusion: Streamline Email Design in GoHighLevel

Using arrow controls in the GoHighLevel email builder gives you a fast, reliable way to refine layouts without rebuilding content from scratch. By understanding the difference between elements and layouts, and by applying careful, incremental changes, you can produce clean, high-converting email designs while keeping your workflow efficient.

Apply these steps the next time you edit a template, and you will be able to reorganize complex campaigns in GoHighLevel with just a few clicks.

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