Defining a one- or two-column layout for an item

Setting the layout attribute is optional. If you do not set the layout attribute in a Mastering item, its layout will be determined automatically based on the width of the assets in the problem.

• If you have HTML answer types, like a multiple-choice question and several image assets, all of which are small (under 500 pixels wide) with no image attributes, then your item layout will display in a two-column view.
• If you have a large Flash answer type set to the standard size (850 pixels wide) and then a mix of other HTML or Flash answer types, the item layout will display in a single column view.

You also have author control over a one- or two-column view, regardless of the size of the assets. Use the layout attribute to explicitly define a one- or two-column view for an item.

To select a layout attribute:

1. Open the item you need to edit.

2. Click the add@layout attribute link.

   

   The Layout attribute drop-down appears.

   

3. Select One Column or Two Column for the layout.

   

   The layout you selected is now applied to your entire item.

   

To remove a layout attribute:

1. Click the Layout attribute drop-down.

2. Right-click and then select Remove > @layout.

   

 

See also:

Image carousel (for display of one or more images in two-column view)