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# Adjust Surface Dimensions

PaintScout lets you override area dimensions on individual surfaces so each surface can have its own measurements without affecting other surfaces in the same area.

Surfaces automatically inherit dimensions from their parent area. Override these by opening the surface and editing the length, width, and height.

<figure><img src="/files/hk6Bd2Dbp0FFCE4ug8ti" alt="Screenshot showing a surface with length, width, and height dimension fields in the estimate area"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## How do you switch to direct sqft or lnft input?

1\. To input a direct square footage or linear footage amount instead of length/width/height, click the **switch to sqft/lnft** button on the surface.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you don't see the switch button, [contact us](mailto:support@paintscout.com) to have it enabled.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/IUf9lOjFtV5aMg8btFgK" alt="Screenshot showing the switch to sqft/lnft button on a surface in the estimate"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2\. Now, you can customize the sqft or lnft for this particular surface without affecting the measurements of other surfaces in the area.

<figure><img src="/files/hhYBsVXYPvtscVaXouLJ" alt="Screenshot showing the customized sqft or lnft input field for an individual surface"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Related articles

* [Adjust Number of Coats](/support/estimating/areas-and-rates/how-to-adjust-the-number-of-coats-for-a-substrate.md) — Change coat counts and update pricing automatically.
* [Adjust Painting & Prep Hours](/support/estimating/areas-and-rates/how-to-adjust-painting-and-prep-hours.md) — Fine-tune calculated labor hours on a surface.


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