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Set up item grid

Who is this article for?
  • Sellers with general items permissions. Set permissions in the Square Dashboard.
  • About the item grid

    The item grid transforms your Point of Sale into a lightning-fast, user-friendly tool. Building your item grid allows you to add and quickly access popular items, discounts, gift cards, rewards or categories — all from one interface. Enhance efficiency, reduce wait times, and boost customer satisfaction with ease.

    Before you begin

    You can customize the appearance of your item grid from all Square Point of Sale apps and devices.

    Item grid syncs to all devices assigned to a location.

    Set up an item grid

    Android and Square devices

    1. Open the Square POS app and tap Checkout > Favorites.
    2. Press and hold an empty square to add items or shortcuts.
    3. Optionally, tap the pencil icon to edit the page name, then tap Done.
    4. Tap the + icon on the grid.
    5. Select from Items, Gift cards, Rewards, Discounts or Services to add a shortcut, tap an existing item from your Square item library, or tap Create a new item, Create a discount, Create a service.
    6. Tap Done.

    iOS devices

    1. Open the Square POS app and tap Checkout > Favorites.
    2. Press and hold an empty square to add items or shortcuts.
    3. Optionally, tap the pencil icon to edit the page name, then tap Done.
    4. Tap the + icon on the grid.
    5. Choose to Create item, Create service, Create discount, or select from existing Items, Gift cards, Rewards, Discounts or Services to add a shortcut, or scroll down and tap an existing item from your Square item library.
    6. Tap Done.

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