Dual View Data Room (2026): Grid + Table View | Sendpaper

When investors or buyers open your data room, they need to browse folders and files quickly. Some prefer a grid of icons; others prefer a table with names, dates, and metadata. Sendpaper offers both: dual view data room with grid and table view. Viewers switch per preference. Most alternatives (including Papermark and DocSend) offer a single layout. This guide explains what dual view is, how it works, and why it matters for due diligence and fundraising.

What Is Dual View Data Room?

Dual view means you can switch between two ways of browsing a data room:

• Grid view - Folders and files appear as icons in a grid. Good for visual browsing and when folder names and thumbnails matter.
• Table view - Folders and files appear in a list with columns (name, date, type, etc.). Good when you need to sort, compare, or scan many items.

Viewers choose the layout that fits how they work. No single forced view.

Why Dual View Matters for Data Rooms

Different Work Styles

In due diligence, some buyers scroll through a list and sort by date. Others prefer scanning a grid of folders. A single layout forces everyone into one mode. Dual view lets each viewer use what works for them.

Faster Navigation

Table view with sortable columns (name, date, type) speeds up finding the right document. Grid view with icons can feel faster for visual learners. Sendpaper supports both in the same data room.

Competitive Advantage

Papermark and DocSend use a single view for data rooms. Sendpaper's dual view gives viewers layout control. For M&A and fundraising, a smoother experience can reflect well on your process.

How Dual View Works in Sendpaper

1. Create a data room - Add folders and documents as usual.
2. Share the link - Viewers open the link and see the room.
3. Switch views - Use the view toggle to switch between grid and table.
4. Same access control - Password, link expiry, granular permissions, and audit logs work the same in both views.

The layout is fully manageable: grid, table, or dual view. Your access control and analytics apply regardless of which view the viewer uses.

Dual View vs Single View

Data Rooms by Plan

The table below is a guide; see Pricing for the latest.

Dual view is available for all data room plans (Advance and above). Data rooms also include Q&A (Dataroom Pro+), audit logs (Dataroom Advance+), and in-document search (Dataroom Pro+).

Use Cases

• M&A due diligence - Buyers and advisors browse many folders. Table view for quick list scan; grid view for visual navigation. M&A due diligence.
• Fundraising - Investors open your data room. Some prefer grid; others prefer table. Fundraising and investor relations.
• Board materials - Board packs in folders. Directors choose their preferred view. Board and governance.
• Sales proposals - Deal rooms with proposals and case studies. Prospects browse their way. Sales and proposals.