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# Post settings

### How to customize post settings in your app?

The **post settings** allow you to control the appearance and functionality of posts in your app. You can manage how posts are displayed, customize post details, and enhance user experience with filtering and sorting options.

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#### **Customize post list settings**

These settings control how posts appear in your app's list view.

* Show search icon – Display or add a search icon in the header for quicker access to content.
* Show grid view – Arrange posts in a structured grid format.
* Show excerpt – Display a short preview of each post.
* Show filter – Allow users to filter posts based on attributes.
* Show sort – Enable users to sort posts based on their preferences.
* Show total count – Display the total number of posts available.
* Show author – Show the author's name alongside the post.
* Show published date – Display the publication date of each post.

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Use the **grid view option** for a more visually appealing layout, or keep the **list view** for a clean, structured look.
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#### **Customize post image settings**

* Image ratio – Choose the aspect ratio for post images:
  * 16:9 – Widescreen format for panoramic visuals.
  * 4:3 – Classic format for balanced compositions.
  * 1:1 – Square format for symmetrical visuals.
  * 3:4 – Portrait format for vertical images.
  * 9:16 – Full vertical format for tall images.
* Image shape – Choose between square or soft square image styles.
* Center crop images – Keep images centered within the frame for a consistent look.

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Adjust the image ratio and shape to create a visually engaging post layout tailored to your content.
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#### **Customize post details settings**

These settings control the details displayed within individual posts.

* Show categories – Display post categories for better organization.
* Show author – Show the author's name inside the post.
* Show published date – Display the date when the post was published.
* Show media in full screen – Allow users to expand media content for a detailed view.
* Show media as thumbnails – Display media in thumbnail format for a compact layout.
* Show attributes – Display post attributes to provide additional details.
* Show attribute values as list – Show attribute values in a list format instead of comma-separated values.
* Show tags – Display tags to help users categorize and explore related content.
* Show related posts – Display related posts to enhance content discovery.

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Enable **related posts** to keep users engaged by suggesting similar content based on categories or tags.
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#### **Filter and refine related posts**

* Filter related posts by – Choose a filter option from the dropdown menu to refine related posts.
* Section margins – Adjust the spacing around post sections for a clean layout:
  * Top margin
  * Bottom margin
  * Left margin
  * Right margin

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Adjust section margins to create a structured and visually balanced post layout.
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#### **Save your changes**

Once you have customized the post settings, click **Save** to apply the changes.

By adjusting these settings, you can create a well-organized and visually appealing post layout, improving navigation and readability for your app users.


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