How does UMG set overlapping layouts?

You’re setting Fill Rules for the grid panel; you generally may not even need them unless we’re after a more specific behaviour:

Instead, use the button’s Grid Slot to tell the button child which row / column it should occupy:

Also, your Designer is set to Fill Screen, consider working with Desired or Custom on Screen if you know the desired dimensions upfront.


You can also automate adding children to grid: