Tochange the default layout of a task listin ServiceNow, you shouldright-click on any column headerand selectConfigure > List Layout.

Navigate to the Task list view(e.g., Incident, Change, or another task-based list).

Right-click on any column header(e.g., " Number " or " Short Description " ).

SelectConfigure > List Layout.

Add, remove, or reordercolumns as required.

ClickSaveto apply changes.

B. Right-click List Gear icon > Configure > Columns

TheGear icon(⚙) allowspersonalizing columns for an individual user, butdoes not change the default list layout for all users.

C. Click List Context Menu > Personalize List

Personalization only affects the user’s view, not theglobal list layout.

D. Click List Context Menu > Configure Columns

There isno " Configure Columns " optionin the list context menu; the correct path is " Configure > List Layout " .

ServiceNow List Layout Configuration

ServiceNow CSA Training Module: " Working with Lists and Configuring Layouts "

Steps to Modify the Task List Layout:Why Other Answers Are Incorrect:References from Certified System Administrator (CSA) Official Documentation: