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How to modify Item Grid from a computer?

cupzcoffeeaz — Tue, 29 May 2018 17:14:18 GMT

I have an IPad air at my shop, which is constantly used. Is there a way for me to modify the Item Grid from my computer? I haven't been able to figure that one

Re: How to modify Item Grid from a computer?

VanKalkerFarms — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:18:21 GMT

currently, the grid can only be edited from an iPad or Android tablet.

Re: How to modify Item Grid from a computer?

GrampysBBQ — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:36:06 GMT

Really??! That's lame-o.. I'm a developer, so I can say that. Should I write it for you?

Re: How to modify IteIIm Grid from a computer?

gyount49 — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:19:41 GMT

I added to my grid from my computer last week, now I cant figure how to get to the grid ffrom my computer to add a new item

Re: How to modify IteIIm Grid from a computer?

EJ_ — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:50:57 GMT

Hi @gyount49

Were you referring to the favorites grid on your iPad or tablet? If so, you can only customize this on the device level.

Check out this article for steps on how to do this by device:

Set Up Your Item Grid on a Tablet

Re: How to modify IteIIm Grid from a computer?

jabled — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:18:33 GMT

If customers are using more than one tablet, and want to push a new item grid to those multiple tablets, doesn't it make sense to be able to edit the item grid from a PC or online site? What happens when a user modifies a particular item grid and no one is notified? There should be a method of central control/distribution if desired by the clients.

Re: How to modify IteIIm Grid from a computer?

TBHospitalityNY — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:37:56 GMT

I agree that adding remote management of the item grid would be a big help. Currently I use a separate Square Register to maintain the screens for 6 locations (all of which also use Square Registers).

Re: How to modify IteIIm Grid from a computer?

maneonparkave — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:59:56 GMT

Yeah I still can't believe this isnt available....

What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

AquaZR1 — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:26:46 GMT

I'd like to give a manager permission to rearrange buttons on the register as our taps can change frequently. Do they have to have access to set up items in order to do this or is it something else?

Thank you

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

JustinC — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:22:17 GMT

Hey @AquaZR1 - no need to enable any permission to allow rearrangement of the item grid. Anyone can simply tap+drop to edit your Grid.

I moved your post to this thread so you can see the link EJ posted on how to manage the Item Grid on your device.

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

AquaZR1 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:07:08 GMT

Doesn't work the same on the register. My employees have different permissions based upon what their role is. Currently I am the only one that can arrange the items or remove them from a tab.

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

JustinC — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:51:26 GMT

Hey @AquaZR1 - you'll need to enable Edit Items, Taxes, and Inventory under your employees' role permissions. This will allow them to edit the grid with their passcode.

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

AquaZR1 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:21:51 GMT

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks!

alphabetize categories on the Grid

SRRH2019 — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:04:32 GMT

I've added categories on my Square and would like to have them alphabetized on the Grid. How can you do that?

Re: alphabetize categories on the Grid

JustinC — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 01:28:28 GMT

Hey @SRRH2019 🤗 The grid will not default the order of your tiles alphabetically. You'll need to manually organize them yourself. I've moved your question to this thread to see the link @EJ_'s included in his post (first page) on how to edit your Item Grid !

And welcome to Community. Happy to see a new face!

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

bruswain — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:30:56 GMT

I have Square Register, is it possible to manage the grid (add, delete, rearrange, etc) from my desktop?

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

ashc — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:17:59 GMT

Hey @bruswain!

Unfortunately not no. It has to be arranged on the Register itself!

I do see how this could be useful though so I'm happy to pass this along as a feature request!

Re: What Permission is needed to rearrange items on register?

CourtneyF — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 23:02:36 GMT

Any news on this? Is it available yet? Would improve my business drastically.

Re: How to modify Item Grid from a computer?

Vstiff — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:35:09 GMT

Well, in my opinion, you can. You just have to have an extra device that has the Square app. All you need to do is open the Square app on the extra device, log in using the credentials of the other device. Edit the grid as necessary and log out. When the actual device is used, the grid will be the exact one you edited "remotely".

I have several campuses that are about 25-45 mins away from my central location. I can add or update items on the computer, then log in using the extra device (iPad). After I edit the grid "remotely", the location device is ready to use! Easy peasy! This is why Square works for us! I don't have to physically drive to all the locations and update the ipads for book sales.

Re: How to modify Item Grid from a computer?

AshleyK — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:58:51 GMT

@Vstiff I love this solution. Thank you so much for sharing!!