> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.digifist.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Layout > Configure Everest's global layout settings and the shared behavior they control across the store. The Layout settings control shared theme behavior across Everest. Because these values affect multiple sections and templates at once, they are best used to set global design direction and core storefront behavior before adjusting individual sections. Layout theme settings overview in Everest ## What these settings control * Headings, text content, and on-page messaging * Layout structure, width, alignment, and spacing * Color schemes, contrast, and shared visual styling ## How to access In Shopify admin, go to **Online Store** -> **Themes** -> **Customize**. Select **Theme settings** in the customizer sidebar. Open **Layout** to review and update the shared settings in this category. Layout location in the Everest theme settings ## Settings ### Settings Settings settings in Everest Layout Adjust **Page width** with a slider-based control. It has the strongest effect on layout balance and visual hierarchy. **Range:** `720` to `1920` **Default:** `1440px` Adjust **Section spacing unit size** with a slider-based control. **Range:** `0.2` to `2.4` **Default:** `1.6rem` Affects the spacing between sections. ### Grid Grid settings in Everest Layout Adjust **Grid horizontal gap** with a slider-based control. **Range:** `0.4` to `4.0` **Default:** `0.8rem` Adjust **Grid vertical gap** with a slider-based control. **Range:** `0.4` to `4.0` **Default:** `0.8rem` ### Pages with sidebar Pages with sidebar settings in Everest Layout Enable or disable **Sidebar for pages**. **Default:** `enabled` Sidebar layout will be used for pages like contact, FAQ, about us, etc. Select the color scheme used for **color of page**. Use this to keep contrast and branding consistent with the rest of the store. **Default:** `scheme-6` Select the color scheme used for **color of page content**. Use this to keep contrast and branding consistent with the rest of the store. **Default:** `scheme-1` ### Drawer Drawer settings in Everest Layout Select the color scheme used for **color for drawers**. Use this to keep contrast and branding consistent with the rest of the store. **Default:** `scheme-1` ## Best practices * Check contrast after changing color schemes so text and controls remain easy to read. * Adjust layout changes alongside neighboring sections so page rhythm stays consistent. * Change one global setting area at a time and preview multiple templates before publishing. * Remember that theme settings affect many sections at once, so small adjustments can have wide impact. ## Related guides * [Everest Theme Overview](/themes/everest/index)