How to understand the difference between Profile View and List View
How to understand the difference between Profile View and List View
How to understand the difference between Profile View and List View
The Attendees menu in Cadence offers two distinct ways to display your event participants: Profile View and List View. As an event administrator, you can set the default view that attendees will see when they first access the People section. Understanding the differences between these views helps you choose the most appropriate display format for your event's needs.
When to use
When deciding how attendees should view other participants
When planning events with different networking requirements
When configuring the visual presentation of your attendee directory
When optimizing for different device types (mobile vs desktop)
The view you select will be the default for all attendees, though they can switch between views themselves.
Before you start
You must have Admin or Event Manager permissions to modify the Default View setting.
How to do it
Log in to your Cadence Admin account.
Navigate to your event dashboard.
Select "People" from the left sidebar menu.
Click "Attendees" in the submenu.
Select the "Settings" tab at the top of the page.
Scroll down to find the "Default View" dropdown setting.
Review the differences between the two views:
Profile View: Displays attendees as cards with profile photos, names, and basic information in a grid layout
List View: Shows attendees in a compact, tabular format with more information per row and easier sorting options
Select your preferred default view from the dropdown menu.
Profile View works well for networking-focused events where attendee photos are important, while List View is better for larger events where finding specific attendees quickly is a priority.
Click "Save" at the bottom of the page to apply your changes.
Changing this setting will affect how all attendees initially see the People section when they log in.
Troubleshooting
If attendees report they cannot switch between views:
Verify that you haven't disabled public profiles in the settings
Check that the attendee has the proper permissions to view other attendees
Confirm that the attendee is using a supported browser and device