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# How to customize the sidebar menu to navigate faster between apps, favorites, and tools
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/customize-sidebar-menu-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-10T14:55:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-10T14:55:41.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

**Jestor** brought back the sidebar menu as an option alongside the top menu — each user chooses which one they prefer, and the sidebar menu can be customized into sections, favorites, colors, and display behavior.

## Why does customizing the sidebar menu improve navigation?

Companies with many apps, tables, and tools often run out of space to list everything legibly — a narrower top menu limits how many items can stay visible at once.

## How to customize the sidebar menu in Jestor?

- The sidebar menu organizes tools into sections: one with Jestor's core items and another with build tools, visible only to users with builder permission.
- You can hide entire sections the company doesn't use day to day.
- The favorites section lists everything marked as a favorite, with quick options to copy the link, duplicate, or remove.
- You can choose between a fixed menu or a "magnetic" one — which opens on mouse hover and closes automatically afterward.
- Menu color and company logo are customizable.
- Keyboard shortcuts keep working as usual — C to create and B for build mode.

| Menu behavior | Description                                   |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Fixed         | Always stays visible on screen                |
| Magnetic      | Opens on mouse hover and closes automatically |

To configure the sidebar menu:

1. Go to Settings > Menu.
2. Choose between top or sidebar menu.
3. Turn magnetic behavior on or off.
4. Select which sections and tools appear.
5. Adjust color and logo under Appearance or Branding.

## Why choose Jestor for personalized navigation?

Letting each person choose their own navigation format — and hide what they don't use — reduces visual clutter without taking away anyone's quick access to the tools that actually matter.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is everyone at the company forced to use the same menu?

No, each user chooses between the top or sidebar menu, individually.

### Can I hide sections the company doesn't use?

Yes, sections like advanced automations or user management can be hidden.

### What is the magnetic menu?

It's an option where the sidebar menu opens on mouse hover and closes automatically afterward, saving screen space.

### Can I go back to the top menu if I don't like the sidebar?

Yes, you can switch back at any time in the settings.

## Reference video

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## Discover Jestor

With Jestor, you can automate workflows, connect teams, and build internal systems your way — all without code and powered by AI. Discover Jestor at [jestor.com](https://www.jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com) and see how to take your company's operations to a new level of efficiency and control.