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sourceDocument: Australia Employee Service Management
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/employee-service-management

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    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Employee Service Management

ft:clusterId :

    - emplsm

bundleId :

    - emplsm

workflow :

    - Employee


---

# Customize canvas widgets

# Customize canvas widgets {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated April 29, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add, resize, and arrange widgets on your canvas to create a personalized workspace that fits your daily work requirements.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

Canvas enables you to personalize your workspace by adding widgets from the library, resizing them, and arranging them according to your preferences. Canvas saves automatically when you update widget positions.

## Procedure

1. Go to Canvas from the side navigation menu.  
   The canvas opens with default widgets: Calendar, My Requests, and Featured Apps.
2. Select the New (plus icon) to add a widget.  
   A widget selection dialog appears showing available widgets from the library.
3. Select the widget to add from the available options such as Quick Links, Announcements, or other custom widgets.  
   The selected widget appears on the canvas.
4. Resize and reposition a widget by dragging the widget corners.  
   The widget adjusts to the new size and position on the canvas.
5. Select Save to preserve your canvas configuration.  
   Your personalized canvas layout is saved and appears the same way when you return to Canvas.

## Result

Your canvas now displays widgets in your preferred arrangement and sizes. The customized layout persists across sessions and provides quick access to the tools and information most relevant to your work.