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title: Adding elements to your publication
description: Follow this guide to quickly learn the basics of building a catalogue.
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# Adding elements to your publication

## Follow this guide to quickly learn the basics of building a catalogue.

### 🧱 Adding Elements to Your AVIOU Publication

Follow these steps to build a visually rich, shoppable catalogue using different AVIOU element types.

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#### 1. ➕ Add a New Element

- Go to **Editor Mode**
- Drag-and-drop your desired **element type** into the section where you want it displayed

![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-17-47-png.png?width=688&height=462&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-17-47-png.png)

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#### 2. 🧩 Element Types Explained

| Element | Purpose |
| --- | --- |
| **Single** | Displays **one product** with full info from the feed |
| **Combo** | Displays a **lifestyle image** with **clickable hotspots** for products |
| **Slider** | Displays **multiple products** in a **swipeable carousel** |
| **Content** | Used for **images or text only**, no product data |
| **Video** | Add short **videos or GIFs** for a dynamic feel |

 

1. ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-21-38-png.png?width=459&height=590&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-21-38-png.png)
2. ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-20-50-png.png?width=508&height=598&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-20-50-png.png)
3. ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-22-21-png.png?width=525&height=589&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-22-21-png.png)
4. ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-23-50-png.png?width=528&height=598&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-23-50-png.png)
5. ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-24-38-png.png?width=1023&height=449&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-24-38-png.png)

> 🧠 Products are pulled from your **feed source**, unless you add or edit them manually.

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#### 3. 🎨 Customize the Layout

- **Resize an element** by dragging the arrow in the bottom-right corner
- AVIOU layout uses a **1200px wide grid** (e.g. 12 x 5 = full width, 500px tall)
- **Choose a template** from the right-side panel
- Assign a product from your feed to the template

![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-25-59-png.png?width=688&height=192&name=Sk%C3%A6rmbillede%202022-07-11%20kl-%2009-25-59-png.png)

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#### 4. ➕ Add Sub-Items (for Slider or Combo)

- Click on the **element** (Slider/Combo)
- Select **“Add sub item”**
- Then click each sub item and assign a **product**

> 🔄 This allows you to display multiple products inside one visual component
> 
> ![](https://help.aviou.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-11-2022-07-26-58-57-AM.png?width=253&height=217&name=image-png-Jul-11-2022-07-26-58-57-AM.png)

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#### 5. 🔀 Reorder Elements

- Simply **drag an element** to move it within a section or into another section

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#### 6. 📱 Device-Specific Layouts

- Use the **Device Switcher** at the top of the editor (Desktop / Tablet / Phone)
- Adjust layout and sizing **per device**
- Start with **Desktop**, then fine-tune Tablet and Phone

> 📝 Changes made under “Tablet” or “Phone” views **do not affect** Desktop layout

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