FancyZone - Layout Type Mismatch: Columns Saved as Grid

[jjdevzinho]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.87.1

Installation method

Microsoft Store

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

FancyZones

Steps to reproduce

1. Open the FancyZones editor.

2. Select or create a layout of type columns.

3. Save the layout.

4. Check the JSON file for custom layouts at %UserProfile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\PowerToys\FancyZones\custom-layouts.json.

✔️ Expected Behavior

The layout of type columns should be saved as columns in the type field of the JSON file

❌ Actual Behavior

The layout of type columns is being saved as grid in the type field of the JSON file.

Other Software

No response

[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• FancyZones layout not working #21629 , similarity score: 82%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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[jjdevzinho]

Furthermore, we would like to understand if there are functional differences between the various layout types (columns, grid, priority-grid, etc.) or if all are treated merely as canvas and grid internally. This apparent redundancy and confusion regarding the layout types available in the interface versus how they are saved and handled in the backend needs clarification