# How are container components ordered?

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**Created:** [July 6, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-are-container-components-ordered/75993 "2023-07-06T13:32:09Z")\
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> [@ian.sebryk](#):
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> i see the breakpoint container has only two breakpoints

I don't believe there is a supported way to override the number of breakpoints for the container, but nothing keeps you from nesting breakpoint containers.

Here is an old, but still relevant post about when to use different container types.

> [@What's the guidlines for when to use a flex and when to use coordinate](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/whats-the-guidlines-for-when-to-use-a-flex-and-when-to-use-coordinate/39879/4):
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> The only time I find myself using a Coordinate container is when I need to layer components over one another (I have a Map component with a special UI overlay in a View), but even then I use the percent mode. I use a Breakpoint container if I know I want completely different components available between a mobile user or a desktop user. I use Column Containers If I want to use the EXACT same components between mobile and desktop but I want them in different spots. I use Flex containers for EVE…

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