How to Move and Resize Dashboard Cards in ClickUp
Dashboard cards in ClickUp are flexible building blocks you can arrange and resize to create a reporting view that works perfectly for your team. By learning how to move, resize, and organize these cards, you can quickly turn raw data into clear, visual insights.
This guide walks you step-by-step through adjusting card layouts so your dashboards stay clean, readable, and easy to maintain.
Understanding ClickUp Dashboard Cards
Before rearranging anything, it helps to understand how Dashboard cards in ClickUp behave on the page. Cards automatically snap into a grid layout and will shift to accommodate new positions or sizes.
Each card is placed in a column-based grid. When you move or resize a card, other cards automatically reposition to fill gaps and maintain alignment. This grid behavior keeps your Dashboard organized without manual pixel-perfect adjustments.
Key properties of ClickUp cards
- Cards are arranged in columns on a grid.
- Dragging a card to a new area causes nearby cards to move automatically.
- Resizing a card adjusts its width or height within the grid.
- Cards can be stacked vertically to group related information.
Accessing a Dashboard in ClickUp
To begin organizing cards, first navigate to the Dashboard that contains the cards you want to edit.
- Open Dashboards from the sidebar in ClickUp.
- Select the Dashboard you want to customize.
- Wait for all cards and widgets to load so you can see their current layout.
Once the Dashboard is open, you are ready to move and resize its cards.
How to Move Cards in ClickUp Dashboards
Moving cards in ClickUp is a simple drag-and-drop action. You can reorder them horizontally and vertically to highlight your most important data.
Step-by-step: Move a card
- Hover your cursor over the top area of the card you want to move.
- Click and hold the card to grab it.
- Drag the card to its new location on the grid.
- Release the mouse button once the card is aligned where you want it.
As you drag the card, nearby cards automatically shift to create space. This makes it easy to reorder sections without manually moving every card.
Tips for arranging ClickUp card layouts
- Place the most important summary cards at the top of the Dashboard for quick access.
- Group related cards together in vertical stacks, such as all task-related cards in one column.
- Use horizontal positioning to compare similar data side by side.
- Periodically review the layout as new cards are added so the Dashboard remains readable.
How to Resize Cards in ClickUp Dashboards
Resizing cards in ClickUp lets you give important visualizations more space and reduce the footprint of less critical information. This keeps the Dashboard focused and prevents clutter.
Step-by-step: Resize a card
- Hover over the right edge or bottom edge of the card you want to resize.
- When the resize handle or cursor appears, click and hold.
- Drag horizontally to adjust the width or vertically to change the height.
- Release the mouse when the card reaches the size you want.
When you resize a card, other cards automatically shift to keep the Dashboard aligned. Wide cards may span multiple grid columns, while narrow cards leave room for additional widgets beside them.
Best practices for ClickUp card sizing
- Make charts and graphs wider so labels and data points remain clear.
- Keep simple metric or number cards more compact.
- Resize list-style cards tall enough to show several items without excessive scrolling.
- Avoid making every card large; use space strategically to highlight key metrics.
Organizing a Clean ClickUp Dashboard Layout
Once you know how to move and resize cards in ClickUp, the next step is building a clean, consistent Dashboard layout that your team can understand at a glance.
Create logical card sections
Use the grid to create visual sections on your ClickUp Dashboard:
- Top row: High-level KPIs, time tracking summaries, or overall progress.
- Middle rows: Task lists, workload views, and team performance cards.
- Bottom rows: Reference information, archived metrics, or experimental widgets.
Keep related ClickUp data together
Cards that display related information should be grouped:
- Place all sprint or project tracking cards in one area.
- Group time tracking or workload cards together.
- Reserve a separate column for management-level or executive reports.
This structure helps different roles scan the Dashboard and quickly find what matters to them.
Maintaining Your ClickUp Dashboard Over Time
Dashboards in ClickUp are not static. As projects and goals change, you should review layouts regularly to confirm they still support current priorities.
Review and adjust layouts regularly
- Remove or shrink cards that are no longer relevant.
- Promote frequently used cards to more prominent positions.
- Resize cards to keep important information above the fold.
- Test the Dashboard on different screen sizes to verify readability.
Collaborating on Dashboard design in ClickUp
Because multiple people may use the same Dashboard in ClickUp, consider setting basic layout guidelines for your workspace. Decide which cards should stay fixed near the top and which areas are flexible for experimentation.
Encourage teammates to provide feedback so you can continue refining the placement and size of cards to match actual day-to-day usage.
More Resources for Optimizing ClickUp
To explore broader workspace optimization beyond card layouts, you can review implementation and consulting resources at Consultevo. For full technical details of moving and resizing Dashboard cards, refer directly to the official ClickUp help center article at Move and resize cards on Dashboards.
By consistently organizing, moving, and resizing Dashboard cards in ClickUp, you ensure that every Dashboard delivers clear, actionable insights with minimal effort from your team.
Need Help With ClickUp?
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