# Using the Layout Editor mode

The Layout Editor mode is your go-to tool when you want to **edit your user interface**.

### Swiching ON the Layout Editor mode ​

Provided you have the necessary permission, you will see the "Edit layout" button with a layer icon at the **top-right** of your interface.

![](/files/dIhRXut4YiPv6Jo77hcM)

This switches the Layout Editor mode ON. From this point on, you can edit your layout and collections settings. Read on to discover what you can do.

### Show/hide collections <a href="#show-hide-collections" id="show-hide-collections"></a>

Some collections might not be relevant for your operational team. When the Edit mode is ON **(1)**, you will see an *eye* icon on the left of each collection **(2)**. If this eye is colored, it means that the collection is shown. You can click on it to toggle show/hide a specific collection **(3)**.

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### Reorder collections <a href="#reorder-collections-and-fields" id="reorder-collections-and-fields"></a>

When the Edit mode is ON, the editable elements are surrounded by dotted lines **(2)**. If this the case, then you can change the order of the elements by drag-and-dropping them.

![](/files/-M0Xq_ElHRDjMYbTJl-t)

### Reorder tabs

After logging in, Forest Admin automatically redirects you to the dashboard by default. It is possible to change the **default tab** for the "Data" tab. To do that:

1. Activate the layout editor
2. Change the position of the "Data" tab

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