Header Item Layout in Customify controls item margin for header items. Some item settings also show legacy alignment and merge controls.
Use it inside each header item settings section after placing items with Header Builder. For Header Builder Version 2 alignment and spacing, use row Column Settings.
Where to find it
- Go to Appearance → Customize → Header. The Header Builder opens.
- Click an item name in a row, or open that item from the Header panel.
- Scroll to Item Layout. Use Margin for item spacing, and use row Column Settings for Version 2 alignment.

Item Layout settings
| Setting | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Margin | Sets responsive spacing around the selected header item. |
| Align | Sets legacy item alignment. For Header Builder Version 2, use row Column Settings instead. |
| Merge Item | Sets legacy merge behavior for adjacent items. For Header Builder Version 2, place related items in the same row column. |

When Logo & Site Identity and Primary Menu are placed in separate Version 2 row columns, the row column spacing keeps them apart.

For a focused walkthrough of the older merge setting and the Version 2 column equivalent, see Merge Item – Align between header items. Use Header Rows Settings for row-level layout.