> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.livingwriter.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.livingwriter.com/desktop-app-+-web-version/boards/planning-board.md).

# Planning Board

The Planning Board is a versatile and intuitive organizational tool designed to help you easily structure your plot. Whether you prefer a standard grid view for a more structured approach or a freeform grid for a flexible layout, both options provide a powerful way to manage your story’s key elements.

This versatile board provides you with two powerful tools for organizing your work: the **Standard Grid** and the **Freeform Grid**. The **Standard Grid** offers a structured approach that is perfect for maintaining a clear, methodical layout of your story elements. In contrast, the **Freeform Grid** allows for greater flexibility, enabling you to arrange and connect ideas in a way that best suits your creative process.

Beyond these core tools, you also have the ability to import Boards from other manuscripts, seamlessly integrating previous work into your current project. Additionally, you can create entirely new boards, giving you the freedom to tailor each project to your unique storytelling needs.

When opening the Planning Board for the first time, you will be presented with a quick slideshow and summary of how the board works:

<figure><img src="https://3419003392-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fk8uC1CdAsTNatqxx2T5p%2Fuploads%2FALLCU0IPaq8pBfANVeGN%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=f1b9a600-e3e7-4fbd-8c54-c9bb63f83fa3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Don't worry! In this guide, we'll offer you a more in-depth step-by-step explanation of each part of this particular Board. In the links below, you can access individual guides dedicated to each section of this Board:

{% content-ref url="/pages/5uw4zRgVYZHoFj2AUXwe" %}
[Standard Grid](/desktop-app-+-web-version/boards/planning-board/standard-grid.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/0PHiZ1TMSxwm87fclDlo" %}
[Freeform Grid](/desktop-app-+-web-version/boards/planning-board/freeform-grid.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/PAKLVEZbIgvwvF1r1MTj" %}
[Creating a New Board](/desktop-app-+-web-version/boards/planning-board/creating-a-new-board.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/Fwc3VlcUmQs7BzxOp6hX" %}
[Importing a Board](/desktop-app-+-web-version/boards/planning-board/importing-a-board.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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