Gantt LWC - Set a Default Project Layout

Last Modified On: October 3, 2025

With the User Default Project Layout feature, you no longer need to configure project column layouts separately for each project. Instead, you can set up your preferred layout once and apply it across all current and future projects you’re part of. The Default Project Layout is saved to your user record, so it is unique to you and does not affect other users.

Example Use Cases

1. Consistency Across Projects

You often work on multiple projects and want to see the same set of columns (e.g., Task Name, Start Date, % Complete, Status) across all of them. Instead of setting this up each time, you save your layout once and apply it everywhere.

2. Faster Onboarding for New Projects

When you’re added to a new project, your default layout is automatically applied—so you don’t need to spend time configuring columns from scratch.

3. Resetting Your View

If you’ve experimented with different layouts in individual projects and want to return to a consistent view, you can reapply your saved default layout to overwrite existing settings.

Benefits

• Time-saving – Configure once, use everywhere.
• Consistency – Maintain the same layout across all your projects.
• Flexibility – Update your default layout anytime as your needs change.
• Productivity – Focus on project work instead of adjusting settings repeatedly.

This help article will show you how to save a default project layout and how to apply it to all current and future projects you are a part of.

Please note:

• This feature is only supported in the Gantt Lightning Web Component (Gantt LWC) and is not supported in Gantt Visualforce (Gantt VF) projects.

How the Default Project Layout is Applied

When you save a default project layout and apply it, it applies the same layout to:

• Projects you own, except for project templates
• Projects you are a part of - either as a collaborator or project team member

For new projects without any user project settings from a template, your default project layout is applied. However, if a template is used when creating the project, the project will inherit the column layout defined in that template instead.

When you change the column layout in a project, a user-specific project settings record is created for that project. This means your default project layout will no longer apply there, since the user project settings take precedence.
 

Set a Default Project Layout

Begin by setting your preferred default project layout.

1. Open a project that already has your preferred column layout, or adjust the columns in any existing project to match your preferences.
   
   
    
2. Then, go to the Details tab and click on Save as My Default Layout. This saves your project layout in your user record.
   
   If you do not see the button, reach out to your Salesforce System Administrator and have them complete the steps in this help article: Admin Guide - User Default Project Layout.
   
   
    
3. A confirmation message will display to let you know you've set a default project layout. 
   
   

Apply Your Default Project Layout to Projects

The next step is to apply your saved default project layout to all current and future projects you are a part of.

1. Click on your avatar in the top right corner, and then click on your name to view your user profile.
   
   
    
2. Click on Assign Default Project Layout.
   
   
    
3. A confirmation message will display. Click on OK to continue.