how convert vertical task layout during hire into Horizontal?

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I had a quick question regarding the Pending Worker flow layout. Is there a way to convert the current vertical task layout into a horizontal format? Also, I believe we can hide certain tasks from the list if they're not relevant — please confirm.

The business users are looking for a more streamlined experience and would prefer not to navigate through tasks one by one. From your experience, what would be the best approach to achieve this?

Can multiple vertical task be merged together? If yes, how?

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