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# Are Lookup Formulas Still Needed to Display Data From Linked Records in Jestor?
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/lookup-formulas-linked-records-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-19T01:39:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T01:39:18.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

No. **Jestor** can now show fields from a linked record — and from records linked to that record — directly on a card, without needing a **lookup** formula to pull the information in first.

## What changed in how linked data is displayed?

| Before (with lookup)                           | Now (without lookup)                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Had to copy the value into a new formula field | The card shows the data directly from the linked record |
| Only one visible connection layer              | Multiple connection layers, nested within each other    |
| Table with several duplicated lookup fields    | Cleaner table, no data duplication                      |
| Fixed field-format display                     | Displayed as a compact card or an editable super-form   |

## Why does this matter for table design?

Fewer **lookup** formulas means fewer fields to maintain and fewer places where the same data gets duplicated, which keeps the table easier to understand as the process grows.

## Why choose Jestor for connected data?

**Jestor** lets connected information show up right where it's needed, allowing teams to retire old **lookup** formulas that existed only to bring a value into view, simplifying tables without losing access to the data.

### Do I still need a lookup formula to display data from a linked record?

No, fields from linked records can be shown directly on a card, without a **lookup** formula.

### Can I remove existing lookup formulas after switching to this?

Yes, and doing so helps reduce table clutter, although deleted data should also be cleared from the trash, if applicable.

### Does this show data from a connection several layers deep?

Yes, **Jestor** can display information from a linked record's own connections, layer by layer.

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