Change Storyboard Layout
The Storyboard Creator defaults to three blank cells when you create a new storyboard, but there are lots of options!
Change the Storyboard Layout
- Click on the Layout button at the bottom of the Storyboard Creator.
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- A popup will appear with options to change the cell layout (left) and the layout of the entire storyboard (right).

- Click on the storyboard layout you want to use. You can change the layout at any time.
Storyboard Layout Options
Traditional Storyboard | A traditional storyboard is most like a comic strip. The cells are adjacent and do not have special formatting. | ![]() |
T-Chart | The T-Chart is perfect for comparisons, like “before and after” or “pros and cons”. | ![]() |
Grid | Use the grid to connect ideas or information! | ![]() |
Chart | The chart is just like the grid, but the row title boxes are placed vertically. | ![]() |
Frayer Model | The Frayer Model ALWAYS has four cells. Typically, the titles of the cells are “Definition”, “Characteristics”, “Examples”, and “Non-Examples”, but you can change them however you like. | ![]() |
Timeline | Show events in order on a timeline. | ![]() |
Spider Map | Spider maps are great for vocabulary words or examples on a central topic. | ![]() |
Cycle | The cycle layout is good for recurring processes. | ![]() |
16x9 | While the 16x9 layout is intended for use with film and video planning, use this layout whenever you want a little more room. | ![]() |
Worksheets / Handouts | Use this paper sized layout to create printables for classroom or business use, or for some extra space for full page stories. | ![]() |
Posters | The poster layout is great for creating large scale scenes or poster projects. Select from two sizes of posters. | ![]() |