How to customize the sidebar menu to navigate faster between apps, favorites, and tools

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:

Go to Settings > Menu.
Choose between top or sidebar menu.
Turn magnetic behavior on or off.
Select which sections and tools appear.
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.

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