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# How to customize which connected fields appear on the card and make them read-only
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/customize-connected-fields-card/
- Published: 2026-07-12T00:43:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T00:43:04.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

Customizing connected fields means choosing exactly which columns from a connected table appear in a record's side tab, reordering them, and deciding whether they can be edited there or stay reference-only. In Jestor, you can also apply filters to reduce the amount of information shown.

## The problem with an unfiltered connections tab

A card's connections tab, when it shows every available field with no filter, can turn into a long, confusing list — especially when only a few pieces of information actually matter there.

- **Reorder:** sets the display order of connected fields.
- **Read-only:** locks editing, keeping the field for reference only.
- **Filter:** shows only the relevant records for that connection.
- **Customizable form:** the form for creating a new connected record is also adjustable.

| Available setting | What it enables                                     |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Reorder**       | Set the display order of connected fields           |
| **Read-only**     | Locks editing, keeping the field for reference only |
| **Filter**        | Shows only the relevant records for that connection |

## How to customize connected fields in Jestor

- **Open the card's connections tab:** on the table you want to adjust.
- **Choose the visible fields:** and reorder them by priority.
- **Mark fields as read-only:** for anything that shouldn't be edited there.
- **Apply a filter:** to hide irrelevant records, like ones already closed out.
- **Customize the creation form:** used when adding a new connected record.

**How to configure it in Jestor:** a practical example is showing only title, customer, and stage on a connected table, hiding the rest, and filtering out records that are already finalized.

## Why choose Jestor to keep cards clean even with many connections?

Cards that accumulate information from several connected tables tend to become visual clutter — granular control over field, order, and filter keeps the connections tab focused only on what that specific process needs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I hide some fields from the connections tab?** Yes, you can choose exactly which fields stay visible.

**How do I make a connected field read-only?** When editing the super form, there's a specific option to make the field read only.

**Is the form for creating connected records also customizable?** Yes, that form can be personalized separately.

## Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

## Get to know Jestor

With Jestor, each card tab shows only what matters for that process, without turning into a confusing list of fields.

Visit the official Jestor website and scale the efficiency of your operation.