Create a Two-Column Layout on a Document Page
QuoteCloud allows you to easily reorder rows (containers) and columns within a document. This guide explains how to move and arrange your content blocks to achieve the perfect layout.
Reorder rows, columns, and containers
Move rows and containers up or down within your document.
Swap column positions inside multi-column layouts.
Reorganise your document layout
Review the existing layout
In this example, the document contains two containers (rows), and one of them includes a two-column layout. You can reorder rows and switch column positions to quickly reorganise your content structure.Select the container row
Hover over the container (row) you want to move within the document. The row controls and editing options will become visible around the selected container.Open the row options
Right-click on the container row to open the content menu. This menu provides actions for managing rows, containers, and layout positioning.Move the container position
Click Block Up or Block Down to reposition the row within your document. In this example, the selected container is moved downward in the page layout.Prepare to switch columns
After repositioning the row, you can also rearrange the columns inside a container. This is useful when you want to swap the order of text, images, videos, or other side-by-side content blocks.Reveal the switch controls
Hover between the columns inside the container. A vertical control bar will appear between the columns, displaying the switch option.Swap the column positions
Click the Switch button to swap the column positions. The left and right columns will immediately switch places within the container.Review the updated layout
Your containers and columns have now been successfully reordered. You can continue adjusting rows and column layouts to create more flexible and responsive document designs.
FAQs
How do I create a two-column layout on a document page in QuoteCloud?
To create a two-column layout in QuoteCloud, add a new container (row) to your document, then split that container into two columns using the layout controls. Drag and drop content blocks or fields into each column and use the column resize handles to adjust widths. This approach works whether you’re building a sales quote, proposal, or other sales quoting software document.
Can I reorder rows (containers) and columns after I’ve added content?
Yes — QuoteCloud lets you reorder containers (rows) and move columns even after content is added. Use drag-and-drop to reposition rows or columns and the system preserves embedded elements like text, images, and pricing tables. Always preview the document after reordering to ensure layout and flow remain correct for your sales proposal software or quote software templates.
What’s the difference between reordering rows and reordering columns?
Reordering rows (containers) changes the vertical stacking order of large content blocks and is useful for changing the document’s section sequence. Reordering columns adjusts the horizontal arrangement inside a row, enabling side-by-side comparisons or paired content. Use rows for major structural changes and columns for layout and visual flow within sections of your proposal software documents.
Will reordering rows or columns affect interactive pricing or sales quote tables?
Reordering layout elements doesn’t remove or disable interactive pricing and sales quote tables, but you should verify formulas, conditional visibility, and input bindings after moving them. QuoteCloud is designed to keep interactive components working when relocated, but previewing and testing ensures the quote software behavior and calculations remain correct.
Do templates and branding stay intact when I reorder document elements?
Yes — when you reorder rows and columns, your template styles, themes, and brand settings remain applied. Repositioning content changes only layout and visual flow; typography, colors, logos, and header/footer branding from your proposal software template persist across edits.
Is reordering suitable for high-volume document production and automation?
Reordering is great for designing master templates used in high-volume document generation, but automated flows typically rely on predetermined template structures. For automated or bulk document production, finalize your row/column layout in the template first to ensure consistent output from your sales quoting software and avoid runtime layout changes that could disrupt data merges.
Does changing the layout affect integrations, like QuickBooks Online or e-signature workflows?
Layout changes are visual and won’t alter the underlying data mappings used for integrations such as QuickBooks Online or electronic signatures. However, confirm that any required fields or tagged elements remain present and correctly labeled after reordering so that invoice syncs and e-signature fields continue to work seamlessly with your quote software integrations.
What are best practices for achieving good visual flow when designing proposals and sales quotes?
Group related information into the same row or adjacent columns, use two-column layouts for comparisons and pricing breakdowns, keep important details near the top, and leave white space around complex tables. Preview on multiple devices, test interactive quote elements, and reuse well-structured templates to speed creation in your sales proposal software or sales quoting software workflow.