layouts

While OBS allows users to save multiple variations of profiles and scenes, it doesn't allow users to save multiple layouts. (as in the position of captures within the preview itself) If I'm recording a video, I have to set the entire layout up to have my video capture preview as the sole object...

A simple question really. How the hell do I get the stream chat to extend all the way down the left-hand side of the program. I've tried just about every possible Configuration for the layout and none of them will allow the chat to be as shown with the red box. Pretty sure this is something...