Target UI update FAQs
New in 2025, ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Target’s updated user interface introduces a streamlined, intuitive experience designed to enhance usability and efficiency across all roles. This FAQ addresses common questions about the new Target UI and Visual Experience Composer (VEC), including navigation changes, feature locations, and the deprecation of the temporary UI version toggle. Whether you’re a marketer, developer, or admin, this FAQ helps you transition smoothly and make the most of the updated UI.
Has the timeline for the deprecation of the Target UI version toggle been updated?
Where can I find more information about the updated Target UI?
The following resources provide information to learn more about the updated Target UI:
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Target Standard/Premium 25.2.1 (February 17, 2025) release notes: Provides a summary of the key UI changes in Target for Activities, Recommendations, and the Visual Experience Composer (VEC).
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Target Standard/Premium 25.1.1 (January 9, 2025) release notes: Provides a summary of the key UI changes in Target for the Offers Library.
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Understand the Target UI: Provides a brief overview to help you get familiarized with Target and provides links for more in-depth information and step-by-step instructions.
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Visual Experience Composer changes: The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Target Standard/Premium 25.2.1 release (February 17, 2015) introduces an updated Visual Experience Composer (VEC). This article explains the differences between the legacy and updated versions of the VEC.
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Visual Experience Composer options: This article explains the updated VEC UI and its options.
Is the updated UI available to all current Target customers, Standard and Premium?
The updated UI is available to all Target customers, Standard and Premium. No upgraded license or SKU is required.
For more information about the rollout and deprecation of the temporary UI version toggle, see Time-sensitive updates you need to know.
Will the current list of bugs be fixed before the legacy UI is deprecated?
The Target team is actively addressing issues related to the new UI rollout. Updates and ongoing improvements are detailed in the release notes.
For more information about the rollout and deprecation of the temporary UI version toggle, see Time-sensitive updates you need to know.
Can customers apply for the UI version toggle to remain for their accounts if they prefer to stay with the legacy UI?
The UI version toggle is a temporary feature that lets you switch between the updated Target UI and the legacy version using a toggle button. This option is available only during the final phase of the UI rollout. Once the rollout is complete, the toggle will be removed, and all users will transition permanently to the updated UI.
There are several limitations with using the UI version toggle, including visibility of new activities, editing of existing activities, and the consistency of activity details.
For more information, see Time-sensitive updates you need to know.
Can ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ delay our migration to the updated UI until the full rollout is complete?
Target does not offer the option to delay or customize the timing of the UI migrations. Customers are transitioned in phases, and the rollout schedule is managed by ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ. For the latest updates, refer to the release notes.
There are several limitations with using the UI version toggle, including visibility of new activities, editing of existing activities, and the consistency of activity details.
For more information, see Time-sensitive updates you need to know.
How does the updated VEC handle the rearrange, resize, move, hide, and remove options and how do these options differ from the legacy VEC? options
Rearrange: In the legacy VEC, the rearrange option used an overlay to let users reposition an element within its sibling group. Movement was limited to changing the order among sibling elements.
In the updated VEC, this functionality is streamlined through move forward and move backward actions. These controls adjust an element’s position in the layout—both horizontally and vertically—by shifting it forward or backward in the stacking order.
Resize: The Resize feature is located in the Properties panel under the Size section. Users can adjust an element’s width and height directly. Advanced settings include:
- Min/Max Width & Height controls
- Overflow behavior settings.
- Object Fit options for media elements
These tools provide precise control over element dimensions and layout behavior.
Move: The Move option is found in the Properties panel under the Position section. This option enables users to:
- Set the element’s position (for example, absolute, relative, fixed)
- Define the z-index for layering
- Choose a positioning type
The updated Properties rail also supports custom inline styles, offering flexibility when preset options don’t meet layout needs.
Hide: The Hide feature is located in the Properties panel. After selecting an element, click Hide Element to remove it from view without deleting it. This is useful for managing visibility during design or preview.
Remove: The Remove feature is accessible via the Properties panel. After selecting an element, click Remove Element to delete it from the page. This action permanently removes the element from the layout.
Can I collapse the Components, Modifications, and Properties rails so that I can enlarge the Design panel? collapse
Yes, you can collapse these rails to let you expand the Design canvas to make editing easier. Here’s how:
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Collapse the Components rail
To collapse the Components rail and enlarge the Design canvas, while the Components rail is open, click the (
Collapse the Modifications rail
To collapse the Modifications rail and enlarge the Design canvas, while the Modifications rail is open, click the Show Modifications icon (
Collapse the Properties rail
To collapse the Properties rail and enlarge the Design canvas, click the Show/Hide Properties icon (
Are the Save as Draft and Syncing states still available?
How can I tell if an activity was created or edited in the legacy UI or in the updated UI?
What are the differences between creating offers in the legacy versus the updated UI? Are additional attributes required?
What happened to the offer preview links in the updated UI?
I have to disable the Enhanced Experience Composer when editing existing activities with the updated UI. Has ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ observed similar behavior with other customers?
Yes. When using the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Experience Cloud Visual Editing Helper extension, you might need to disable the Enhanced Experience Composer (EEC) .
For more information, see Visual Editing Helper extension.
Can you point me the details of the new IPs for allowlisting?
For more information about IP addresses that you can allowlist, see the following articles:
- Enhanced Experience Composer (EEC): See The EEC won’t load an internal QA URL that is not accessible on public IP in Troubleshooting issues related to the Enhanced Experience Composer
- Recommendations: See IP addresses used by Recommendations feed-processing servers.
Does the environment reset to staging by default on the new Recommendations UI?
Environments now default to the last one used by the customer. To switch environments, use the Environment selector in the upper-right corner of the Catalog Search UI.
How complex is it to connect ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Analytics or Customer Journey Analytics to Target?
Integrating ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Analytics (AA) or Customer Journey Analytics (CJA) with Target can range from moderate to advanced effort, depending on your current setup. If you’re using ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Experience Platform and have implemented the Platform Web SDK, the integration is more streamlined. However, legacy implementations using at.js or AppMeasurement may require additional configuration, including:
- Enable the Analytics for Target (A4T) integration
- Integrate Target reporting in ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Customer Journey Analytics.
- Map report suites and data views
- Ensure consistent identity resolution (ECID)
- Validate data collection and attribution settings